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Adaptive Athlete: A Q&A With Paralympian Joe Delagrave
After a boating accident left him paralyzed at 19, one athlete found his passion in wheelchair rugby — and encouraging others to overcome obstacles.
IHRSA: “Research Shows Health Clubs Safer Than You Think”
The global leader in the health and fitness industry shares the latest findings about the risk of COVID-19 transmission in fitness centers.
Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?
Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
The Sugar-Depression Connection
Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.
Self-Care for Activists
Self-care is not escapism: It’s a way to remain present, connected, and committed. Here’s how to battle burnout if you’re an activist.
Should You Test Your Bone Density?
A bone-density test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis — and can help you assess your risk of fracture.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Transformation?
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here’s why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.
7 Reasons Meat Matters for Health
For those who choose to eat meat, it offers a variety of nutritious benefits that support health and fitness.
Why Standing Desks Are Here to Stay
You’ve likely heard sitting is the new smoking, but do you know just how problematic it can be? Learn why you may want to embrace standing desks, walking meetings, and other forms of fitting in movement throughout the day.
5 Gut-Healing Supplements
These supplements provide extra support when you’re experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.
The Ultimate Guide to Low Back Pain
Plus, a strength-program to help you recover from low back pain.
Balancing Your Sex Hormones
This group of hormones can impact everything from fertility and libido to weight management and mood. Learn the role they play and how to tell if they’re off, plus seven strategies to help keep them balanced.
Conscious Eating
Maybe the thing your appetite craves isn’t more food, but more attention. Here’s how to eat intuitively.
How the Ancient Practice of Tai Chi Enhances Your Health
Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.
PUMPING IRONY: Haunted Housing
Unlike residents of government-regulated nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, seniors in public housing have had to deal with COVID-19 on their own. It’s not going well.
4 Aloe-Vera Uses
This succulent plant can do so much more than soothe sunburn. Try one of these methods to put aloe vera to good use.
6 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated
Take water breaks, skip the ice, cook with high-quality sea salt — plus, three more tips to help you stay hydrated.
7 Ways to Boost Serotonin Levels — and Your Mood — This Summer
When the temperature rises, serotonin levels may fall, along with your mood. Turn down the heat with these Ayurveda-inspired tips.
For the Love of Summer
No-cook summer meals, escapist reads, outdoor fitness — plus so many more ways to make the most of summer!