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Can Heat Make You Happier?
New research on the potential benefits of hyperthermia treating depression.
Genetic Testing and Family Planning
Carrier testing can clue you in to potential gene mutations in future pregnancies. Is it right for you?
Lifestyle Can Thwart Cancer
Thirty-year mega study finds up to 48 percent of carcinoma could be prevented with healthy lifestyles.
The Food-Mood Connection
Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of mind?
Behind the Scenes With Aviva Romm, MD (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Aviva Romm, MD, as she shares how she’s connecting science and nature in her medical approach.
Is Genetic Testing Right for You?
Thinking about having your genome mapped? Consider these six issues first.
Bridging the Divide: Aviva Romm, MD
Integrative physician Aviva Romm, MD, seeks to fill the gaps between natural and scientific therapies, and reunite us with our health and vitality.
Making the Acupuncture Connection
What researchers are discovering to help explain how acupuncture works in the body.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Grief’s Guides
How our staff writer found comfort in the words of other great writers after the death of her mother.
Paging Dr. Google: How to Alleviate Online Medical Information Overwhelm
Medical information on the Internet can easily create confusion and anxiety. Richard Senelick, MD, neurologist and author, offers strategies to calm consumers of online health advice.
One Planet, One People
A call to stand together and make equality and acceptance the norm for all.
5 Ways to Ease Digital Eyestrain
The time you spend staring at your screen is taxing for your eyes. Here’s how you can take the edge off.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.
11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained
Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.
Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
New study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Unhappy Pills
Women taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
Expert Answers: Strains Vs. Sprains
Our expert clarifies the different medical conditions and shares advice for treatment.
Overcoming Winter Blahs
Ever-earlier sunsets and longer nights signal that winter is coming. Learn how to adjust your mindset to make the best of it.
6 Ways to Reclaim Your Taste Buds
These six strategies can help you reawaken your body’s built-in nutritional wisdom.
5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Arrhythmias
Expert tips to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of arrhythmias.
3 Deep Breaths
Want a quick way to transform your reality? Start by breathing in focus, discovery and possibility — then see the world through different eyes.