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Reaching out to local farmers and producers for your sustenance may be easier than you thought. Here’s a 5-step guide to finding, eating and savoring the local foods that nourish you, your community and the planet we all call home.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to a third of Americans, taking a toll on our collective health. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can turn it around.

Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.

Discover the powerful ways the mind can influence healing.

Meet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.

Trained to listen and support, rather than simply dole out advice, health coaches are attracting more attention than ever — from patients and from a healthcare industry desperate for solutions.

Why lifestyle-based therapies — including nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and other alternative practices — are becoming essential components of traditional cancer treatment.

Fitness is more than just losing weight and toning up — it’s a whole-body pursuit, one that includes tending to the health of one of your most important organs: the brain.

This little gland can make or break your health and well-being.

Here are five possible causes of infertility — and lifestyle modifications that can help women address them.

Modern life is tough for the trillions of microbes living in your body. Learn what you can do to protect and strengthen them.

Bottled water is more expensive than you think. Discover why tap is usually the better choice.

Discover the surprising power of group medical programs.

Health experts are uncovering new ways to help us build resistance to allergies despite the challenging environment, along with straightforward strategies to help us stay healthy.

Breakthroughs in understanding dementia are leading to new healthcare approaches. Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep may be the keys to prevention.

Thinking about having your genome mapped? Consider these six issues first.

Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.

Raising a healthy family requires wisdom, determination — and a willingness to take the high road when convenience and convention beckon. Start with these healthy habits and you’ll be well on your way.

Think you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.

Artificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.