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Taking On the Allergy Epidemic
Health experts are uncovering new ways to help us build resistance to allergies despite the challenging environment, along with straightforward strategies to help us stay healthy.
Keeper of the Land: Terry Tempest Williams
Celebrated author and activist Terry Tempest Williams shares insights on finding refuge in the environment — and taking action to protect it — in this time of great change.
The High Price of Pain Relief
New study links ibuprofen and other NSAIDs with a greater risk of heart attacks.
Sara Gottfried’s Turmeric Latte Recipe
This creamy, rich latte is packed with anti-inflammatory and thyroid-supporting nutrients.
Beyond the Core: How to Flex Your Neck
Protect your neck muscles with these two moves.
Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues
A trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum.
11 Signs You Need More Folate
Fatigue, heart palpitations, and poor digestion are all signs you might be deficient in this B vitamin. Here are eight more signs.
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
New research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
GOP Lawmakers: Share Your DNA Info or Pay the Price
Legislation would require workers to submit to genetic testing despite privacy concerns.
Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
Although two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.”
Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?
Wondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here’s what the research says.
10 Surprising Signs You Have an Allergy or Sensitivity
Forget runny noses and itchy eyes — allergies can manifest in many unexpected ways.
Turning Back the Clock
In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging.
Beyond the Core: How to Strengthen Your Shoulders
Increase shoulder mobility through extension, stretching and stabilizing with these two moves.
Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk
Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.
Lyme Disease Expected to Spike This Year
Experts say 2017 will be a high-risk year for Lyme disease. Here’s what to do about it.
By Leaps and Bounds: Nick Williams’s Success Story
How one man returned to a favorite childhood pastime to overcome a traumatic injury and years of obesity.
The Testosterone Trap
New research suggests androgen replacement therapy may increase your risk of heart attack.
4 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s Now
Research shows that lifestyle choices are the key to prevention. Here are four ways to protect yourself.
Fearless Aging
Stereotypes about getting older can make a natural process stressful. Here’s how to stop those negative messages from clouding the years ahead.
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.