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Do You Have COVID-somnia?

By Craig Cox

Try these 12 tips to get some sleep and deal with chronic insomnia.

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The Stretching and Mobility Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

This head-to-toe routine will stretch your muscles, mobilize your joints, and leave you feeling fantastic in five minutes flat.

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The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental-Health Care

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA have been used to treat everything from depression to PTSD to substance use.

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PUMPING IRONY: Alzheimer’s Research: Hope or Hype?

By Craig Cox

While the Medicare set awaits a final decision on coverage for Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug, a new study suggests seniors may get the same benefits from regular exercise. Both approaches, however, raise more questions than they answer.

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The Addictive Power of Processed Foods

By Marco Dregni

Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here’s how.

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Long-Haul-Covid Recovery and Vaccines

By Mo Perry

Some people with long-haul COVID have seen their symptoms abate after getting one of the mRNA vaccines. Here’s what might be at play.

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

By Mo Perry

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

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How Super-Agers Avoid Dementia

By Craig Cox

Genes play a role, but so do lifestyle factors, according to a recent study of centenarians.

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How Do Hormones Influence Alcohol Tolerance?

By Mo Perry

Estrogen levels can influence how quickly we metabolize alcohol. Here’s how.

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How Does Alcohol Tolerance Change as We Age?

By Mo Perry

As we get older, we process alcohol less efficiently. Here’s why.

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Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

By Michael Dregni

How to tell them apart during influenza season and the ongoing pandemic.

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PUMPING IRONY: Prescription for Disaster?

By Craig Cox

The approval of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug has triggered a major increase in monthly Medicare premiums — and fresh concerns about the program’s solvency. I’m hoping it also sparks some new thinking about prescription-drug pricing.

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Good Eats for All: How to Navigate the Holidays With Dietary Restrictions

By Julie Dulude

Based on learnings from her own healing journey, best-selling cookbook author Danielle Walker shares tips for enjoying seasonal gatherings when dealing with food intolerances or allergies.

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Can Massage Soothe Pain?

By Mo Perry

Massage can lower cortisol levels and enhance dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, all of which helps with pain relief.

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The Connection Between Sugar and Cancer Metabolism

By Catherine Guthrie

Sugar is the top food to avoid when it comes to cancer, according to an integrative oncologist at the University of California San Francisco.

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11 Massage Modalities

By Mo Perry

From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.

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Foods to Eat — and Avoid — During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie

Use nutrition to help protect — and fortify — a weakened immune system during cancer treatment.

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Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?

By Mo Perry

Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.

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4 Foods to Wake Up Taste Buds During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie

Nourishing yourself while undergoing treatment can be tricky. These foods might help whet your appetite.

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Fit for Life: You’re Never Too Old to Get Moving

By Michael Dregni

One of our greatest misconceptions is that we reach peak fitness when we’re young, and then it’s all downhill. Here are fitness tips for life — no matter your age.

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