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How Multitasking on Screens May Affect Your Mental Health
Research from Michigan State University suggests that digital multi-tasking, such as watching a movie while checking Facebook, can wreak havoc on your psyche.
How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis
Expert answers on how to relieve plantar-fasciitis pain.
PUMPING IRONY: Cancer and its Conundrums
My friend is taking a conventional approach to his cancer treatment, which is challenging my worldview — sort of.
The Surprising Connection Between Moderate Noise Levels and Creativity
A recent study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered optimal decibel levels for creativity.
TAKING NOTES: @FXMed Conference x3
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe shares her top three takeaways from the Institute for Functional Medicine’s latest conference.
TAKING NOTES: 20 Things Overheard at the Functional Medicine Conference
Experience Life senior editor Anjula Razdan shares her top 20 takeaways from the recent @FXMed Conference in Minneapolis.
The Potential of Qigong in Addiction Recovery
A new study shows that addicts may benefit from qigong, an ancient Chinese healing practice.
TAKING NOTES: @FXMed’s “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” Conference (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: The Institute for Functional Medicine hosted the “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” conference in Minneapolis the week…
How to Overcome New-Job Jitters
Starting a new job is both exciting and anxiety producing. Debra Wheatman, founder and president of Careers Done Write, shows you how to settle in with minimal stress.
Can Workouts Affect Menstruation?
Expert answers on why working out and strength training can help with adverse side effects of your menstrual cycle.
How to Prevent Knee Pain When Doing Cardio
Expert answers on keeping your knees safe while still getting a high-value cardio workout.
A Good Night’s Sleep
If you’re not getting quality z’s, it might be the result of a disruption in your daytime-nighttime schedule.
Find Calm With Tapping (EFT)
You can use the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a daily practice to help you deal with workday stress.
How to Incorporate Wellness into Schools
Schools with wellness-oriented curriculums teach students social-emotional learning as well as how to thrive — and are leading the way for other institutions to start doing the same.
Expert Answers: Healthy Weight Gain, Avoiding Knee Pain During Exercise, and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on gaining weight the healthy way and avoiding knee pain during workout. Plus, two movements to help with shoulder pain.
The Antidote: Discover the Negative Path to Happiness
Ideas on obsessing less about happiness from author Oliver Burkeman’s best-selling new book.
5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Superbugs
Bacteria are waging a battle against antibiotics, which are overused and too often ineffective. But we can still win the war.
9 Tips to Minimize and Manage Stress
There are plenty of effective (and mostly pleasant) things you can do to minimize and manage your stress.
How Language Impacts Weight-Loss Efforts
Shaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
Mood-Boosting Movement
A heart-pumping workout can be as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to improving overall mood and reducing the symptoms of depression.
Leila Janah: The Equalizer
Social-justice advocate, entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah is harnessing the power of the Internet to change lives across the world.