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Sleep & Genes: Q&A With Jonathan Cedernaes, MD, PhD
A new study finds that one bad night’s sleep can harm your body’s metabolic processes. The study’s author explains how.
Taking Notes: An Integrative Approach to Treating Allergies
Dr. Leo Galland’s thoughts on natural solutions for allergies from this year’s Integrative Health Symposium.
Taking Notes: Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
New perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research from experts at the 2016 Association of Health Care Journalism conference.
Low-Fat Dairy May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study found that people who opted for full-fat dairy products were 50 percent less likely than low-fat fans to develop the disease.
When You’re the “Other” at Work
It’s easy to feel alone and alienated when you don’t fit in at your workplace. But executive coach Roshini Rajkumar believes that difference can be a strength.
Connecting Acid Blockers & Adult Food Allergies
Emerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.
The Promise of Integrative Medicine
Disillusioned by decades of disease-focused medicine, more doctors and patients are now shifting their focus to whole-person health. Ancient practices (yoga), alternative therapies (acupuncture), and commonsense strategies (nutritional counseling) are complementing conventional treatments, expanding our notions of healing — and leading the way to greater well-being and vitality.
What is the Difference Between Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers?
Short on speed? Lacking endurance? You may have trained those limitations into your system. With some muscle know-how, you can train ’em out.
How to Heal a Frozen Shoulder
The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.
How Lack of Sleep Can Affect Your Genes
Researchers have determined that losing just one night of sleep can alter the genes that regulate your metabolism.
Fitness Fix: Weak, Unstable Shoulder Blades
Try these three moves to help strengthen your scapulae.
Is Mold Affecting Your Health?
Learn if mold is messing with your body — and how you can clear up the trouble.
Global Sister: Nisha Moodley
The motivational speaker and blogger shares her thoughts on how we can tap into our internal compass, and how she’s empowering women through Global Sisterhood Day.
What Can Cause Bad Breath?
If you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away when chewing gum or brushing your teeth, it may be a sign of gut dysbiosis.
Why Do I Have a Decreased Sense of Taste?
A slight decline in the sense of taste (known as hypogeusia) is common in people over 60 and can be associated with a variety of conditions, but one of the most prevalent is zinc deficiency.
Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes?
Fatigue is the most obvious culprit for dark circles, but if you’re well-rested it could be food allergies.
What Is Behavior Design?: Understanding How Our Environment Shapes Our Behavior
Does your living environment support — or sabotage — your self-improvement efforts?
Why Do I Have Dandruff?
Those pesky white flakes often signal that there is a microbial imbalance on your scalp. Learn what you can do.
Revolutionary Act 20: Aim for 85%
You don’t have to make 100% healthy choices all the time. It’s what you do most of the time — day in, day out — that counts.
Understanding Thinning Hair in Women
Heredity, inadequate protein, thyroid, and hormonal changes may all be culprits. Here’s what you can do.
Why Do I Have a Smooth Tongue?
Possible causes may be a deficiency in B vitamins or gastrointestinal (GI) issues.