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PUMPING IRONY: A Sudden Change of Heart
A “hypertensive crisis” flings me into the gaping maw of the conventional healthcare system, where I learn to accept its many foibles — and (sheepishly) embrace its pharmaceutical remedies.
How Curiosity Changes Your Mind
Henry Emmons, MD, and Aimee Prasek, PhD, explain how thinking creatively can help us create new neural pathways in the brain.
Rainbow Panzanella
Crusty sourdough bread, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil and mint create this salad bursting with color and flavor.
How Ryan Sutter Fought Back from Lyme Disease
After Lyme disease struck, firefighter and athlete Ryan Sutter took action to find his way back to wellness.
Boost Your Fitness With Sprint Interval Training
Sprint interval training (SIT) can improve your fitness performance and transform your body at the cellular level. Learn more and get started with these workouts from Olympic athlete Mechelle Lewis Freeman.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Eat a Rainbow of Plants
Take advantage of the summer harvest and challenge yourself with this month’s One Healthy Habit to eat more colorful plant-based foods each day.
The Benefits of Backward Walking
Walking or jogging in reverse improves stability, balance, coordination, and cognitive function. Learn more.
A Fourth of July Party Menu
Celebrate your holiday weekend with this menu that includes salmon-dill burgers, a new take on a watermelon salad, and a flag-inspired fruit pizza.
PUMPING IRONY: Keep Calm and Carry On?
Too much stress can age your body prematurely — and even lead to dementia. But new research offers some hope. That is, unless it was your cognitive dysfunction that led to the stress in the first place.
11 Berries to Eat and Their Health Benefits
These nutrient-dense fruits are good for so much more than breakfast and snacks. Enjoy them as often as you like.
The Play-Based Workout
Playtime isn’t just for kids. Pair joy-infused cardio with body-weight strength moves in this all-ages interval workout.
How Do B Vitamins Help Support Your Sex Drive?
Discover how to optimize your intake of this important nutrient to support a healthy libido.
What Are Some Ways I Can Stay Cool When Out and About During Hot Weather?
Embrace the outdoors even when temperatures rise by being mindful of timing, clothing, and your body’s signals.
6 Ways to Practice Body Neutrality
Explore these transformative strategies to start practicing body neutrality.
Cucumber Mint Spa Ice Pops
These rejuvenating frozen pops are made with hydrating coconut water, fresh cucumber and mint, and lemon juice.
A 10-Minute Lower-Body Workout
This quick lower-body workout is designed to strengthen and tone your glutes and legs.
4 Aphrodisiac Foods to Increase Your Libido
An integrative dietitian recommends four favorite foods to increase sex drive.
What Is Circadian Medicine?
Leveraging what we know about circadian rhythms may help us create more effective medical care. Here’s why.
What Are Some Ways to Keep My House Naturally Cool During Hot Weather?
Try these cooling techniques to conserve energy and help protect our planet.
Cold-Press Coffee Ice Pops
Attention coffee lovers! Try these dairy-free frozen treats made from just cold-press coffee and oat milk.
6 Summer Tomato Recipes
Ripe tomatoes may be one of the sweetest parts of summer. Eat them up with these delectable recipes.