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Everyday Habits for Building Immunity
The topic of immunity has gotten a lot of attention because of the pandemic, yet our immune systems always need support so we’re healthy and strong at the metabolic level and prepared to fight off germs, bacteria, and other potentially compromising invaders. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the lifestyle habits within our control that can build our immunity, including primary factors to be aware of and what might provide us with the greatest resilience.
Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone
Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.
PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Pharmacist in the House?
The pandemic has pushed pharmacists into primary-care territory traditionally dominated by physicians, and some policymakers believe convenience and expense argue for giving them even more latitude to test and treat. The American Medical Association begs to differ.
What Is the Skin Microbiome?
Turns out our skin has as many microbes as our gut. Here’s why that matters for health.
Do the Chemicals in Single-Serve Coffee Pods Disrupt Hormones?
A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod- brewed coffee. Here’s what it found out.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Nature Supports Our Mental Health
Here’s how nature supports our mind and mood — and how to get more of it.
Can the Common Cold Prime Our Immune System to Fight COVID?
Exposure to germs may help our B cells and T cells battle COVID later on.
PUMPING IRONY: Home Healthcare Shakeup: Palliative or Predatory?
Health-insurance conglomerates are gobbling up home-healthcare companies, despite the industry’s inability to attract and retain workers. Early signs suggest that few of the benefits of these mergers will accrue to caregivers and their elderly clients.
The Problem With Antimicrobial Cleaning Products
Surface transmission of COVID is rare. But, many of us are still using antimicrobial products to clean surfaces — and killing good bugs in the process.
Should People With IBS, Leaky Gut, or Other Gut Issues Eat a Raw-Food Diet?
If you have digestive challenges, a raw-foods diet might not be right for you. Here’s why.
Jane Knight’s Success Story
After years of near immobility, a woman gains independence — and much more — when she discovers recumbent cycling.
Adolescents’ Most Common Mental-Health Issues
When is it depression, social anxiety, or substance abuse — and when is it normal “teen angst”?
Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real Thing?
Learn about this energy-depleting hormonal condition.
Can Exercise Curb Cancer
A 12-week exercise regimen suppressed the growth of prostate-cancer cells, according to a recent study.
Why Some Germs Are Good for Immunity
Learn why a little exposure to germs and viruses is good for your health.
PUMPING IRONY: Unsettled by Snoozing?
Could regular daytime napping be a precursor to dementia — or even a sign that the disease has already taken hold? A new take on what has generally been considered a salutary practice creates some concerns, despite its caveats. I’m going to try not to lose any sleep over it.
Kicking the Sugar Habit: How One Life Time Member Stopped Cravings and Found Success
“My addiction to sugar is gone.”
How to Use a Neti Pot
Try this Ayurvedic practice to ease cold and allergy symptoms.
3 Moves to Relieve and Prevent Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow doesn’t just affect tennis players. Stay pain-free with these wrist and forearm exercises.
The Health Effects of Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness and isolation, which are two separate conditions, have only been exacerbated during the pandemic.
PUMPING IRONY: Desperate Measures
Biogen, the maker of the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, last week released the long-awaited results of two clinical trials — which promptly raised more questions than they answered.