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How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
5 Ways to Become a More Engaged Citizen
There are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.
Richard Morris’s Success Story
One man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family’s agrarian roots.
What Is Acne Mechanica and How Do You Treat It?
Acne mechanica is an acne-like rash that can be red, pustular, and painful.
4 Ways to Embrace Youthful Living
What might happen if we relinquished our quest for youthful appearance in favor of living more youthfully?
Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
It all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.
Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?
Some claim it’s the staff of life. Others say we should avoid it. Take a closer look at this ubiquitous and controversial grain.
How to Reclaim Your Attention Span
We all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
How to Balance Your Hormones
A guide to understanding the chemical messengers that determine our well-being.
Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
Go behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Renowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium
The interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.
13 Ways to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation
Many of our digital devices — including cell phones — emit electromagnetic radiation, which may be harmful to our health. Here are tips on reducing your exposure risks.
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
Here’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.
10 Tips to Tackle Candida
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.
Trying to Unwind? Try These 2 Breathing Exercises
Activate your calming system by learning belly breathing and the 4-7-8 breath.
PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game: Alzheimer’s Research
Amid news of a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, experts bemoan the daunting task of finding enough qualified patients to continue the search for a cure.
Is Your Kombucha the Real Thing?
People spend millions of dollars on the popular fermented tea, but several recent lawsuits question whether the commercial brews are actually good for you.
Designing Happiness
Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
How Do I Talk to Someone With Dementia?
The key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.
All About Menopause: Q&A With Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP
An integrative-health practitioner discusses the symptoms of menopause, and how women can make this time in their lives positive and meaningful.