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PUMPING IRONY: To Save Your Brain, Get Your Shots?
While a growing percentage of Americans express skepticism about flu vaccines and other recommended immunizations, recent research offers a fresh incentive to roll up your sleeve: Those shots may reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Vegan Wild Rice Pudding
This creamy vegan dish can be served as a side, dessert, or as a cozy breakfast to ease you into a cool day.
Make Room for More Fun!
How to overcome the “shoulds” and live a more joyful life.
How Much Protein Do I Need as I Age?
Learn how protein-rich foods can help seniors combat muscle loss and other health issues.
Can Music Help People With ADHD Focus Better?
A growing body of research suggests music can improve attention, making it a particularly powerful tool for individuals with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Real Life, Realized: A Q&A With Sharon Salzberg
Mindfulness trailblazer Sharon Salzberg on letting go of fear, anger, and isolation and becoming more open.
How to Do the Reverse Burpee
This playful variation on a classic exercise delivers similar strength and cardio benefits — minus the pushup.
PUMPING IRONY: Retirement, Reconsidered
Seniors are increasingly choosing to delay retirement, a trend some experts believe must accelerate if we want to protect Social Security and Medicare for the next generation.
11 Vital Nutrients for Skin Health
Here are some of the most important nutrients for skin health, including collagen, probiotics, selenium, and nitric oxide.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Spicy Braised Cabbage
This comforting dish comes together with just a few simple — and flavorful — ingredients, including smoked paprika and tomato paste.
Uric Acid: A New Metric for Heart Health
The latest research on uric acid suggests that this waste product may be an important bellwether for cardiometabolic health.
Look to the Trees
Life Time CEO and founder Bahram Akradi reflects on the immediate impact planting a tree can have in the fight against climate change — and how to inspire collective action for a sustainable future.
The Surprising Connection Between Your Calves and Heart Health
Referred to as your “second heart,” your calves play a vital role in your cardiovascular health. Here’s how.
10 Common Causes of Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
Pregnancy and childbirth are common causes of pelvic-floor dysfunction, but so are stress, surgery, and even bicycling. Here are some other causes.
The Vital Role Standing — Versus Sitting — Plays in Your Health
Sitting for long periods might be common, but it can undermine your health. Standing up, however, is a simple act that can infuse your day with beneficial movement.
A 3-Step, Whole-Person Approach to Healing Endometriosis
This holistic approach for managing endometriosis incorporates an anti-inflammatory diet, stress reduction, and targeted supplementation.
5 Skills for Authentic Communication
How to have deeper conversations.
Postpartum Nutrition: Rosemary Roasted-Vegetable Hummus With Semolina Fry Bread
This nourishing postpartum recipe features iron- and fiber-rich chickpea hummus.
Understanding Panic Attacks
Learn more about what panic attacks actually are — and what to do if you have one.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Make a Micro-Connection
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge supports your social health by encouraging positive encounters with others.