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Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?

By Henry Emmons, MD

Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.

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PUMPING IRONY: The COVID Effect

By Craig Cox

The pandemic has persuaded the U.S. healthcare industry to reimagine some aspects of its operations in ways that may yield significant benefits for the elderly. Will those revelations survive a return to normalcy?

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How to Use Technology Intentionally and Avoid Using it to Escape Your Emotions

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Technology has reshaped the way we process our feelings. This expert advice can help us navigate the digital emotional landscape more smoothly.

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Cullen Jones’s Success Story

By Cullen Jones

A near-death drowning experience inspired this Olympic gold medalist to boost representation and help others learn to swim.

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Diversifying the Outdoors

By Heidi Wachter

Meet athletes, coaches, and advocates who are working to make outdoor activities accessible and welcoming for all.

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Understanding ADHD

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Treating ADHD starts by understanding what it is — and what it isn’t.

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Wild Heart: Katie Boué

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

The climber, educator, and outdoor advocate wants us to let go of preconceived notions of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”

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Why Are My Gums Receding?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.

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Building Mental Resilience: 4 Solution-Focused Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to focus on solutions rather than problems in Part Three of this three-part series.

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Who Owns Your Healthy Food?

By Kaelyn Riley

Here are the five Big Food conglomerates that own some of your favorite “natural” or organic brands.

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A Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms

By Catherine Guthrie

Reishi and Turkey Tail mushrooms are just two of the most popular medicinal mushrooms.

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PUMPING IRONY: Parkinson’s: The Next Pandemic?

By Craig Cox

Cases of the debilitating neurological disease have been surging in recent years and some researchers suggest COVID-19 may accelerate the trend.

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Building Mental Resilience: 5 Thought-Shifting Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to control your inner conversation and maintain a steady mental state in Part Two of this three-part series.

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Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.

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PUMPING IRONY: A “Perfect” Prescription for Growing Old

By Craig Cox

Memories of a former colleague — and recent research — remind me that an upbeat view of aging may pay healthy dividends well into our later years.

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Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.

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Why Do I Have Canker Sores?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.

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Making Peace With My Body

By Casey Urban

Through ongoing therapy and joyful movement, Casey Urban shares her journey of self-love and body acceptance after an eating disorder.

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6 Tips to Build Grip Strength

By Lauren Bedosky

Here are six grip strengthening exercises to enhance your grip for improved joint health, athletic performance, and longevity.

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Building Mental Resilience: 6 Mind-Body Grounding Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to reduce your body’s stress response in Part One of this three-part series.

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