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6 Morning Routines for Better Sleep

By Henry Emmons, MD

Did you know that making your bed in the morning ups your chances of sleeping well at night?

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How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an Ally

By Anahi Ortiz-Prieto

A Latina writer and coach offers ideas for education, advocacy, and community connection.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Honeymoon’s Over

By Craig Cox

With the White House pushing Congress to allow the government to negotiate drug pricing, Big Pharma wonders, Where’s the love?

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How Much Caffeine Is Right for Me?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

To figure out how much caffeine — if any — is OK for you, try eliminating it for a couple of weeks and then reintroducing it.

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A Guide to Hot-Water-Bath Canning

By Robin Asbell

Our step-by-step instructions to hot-water-bath canning will help you preserve your fruits and veggies.

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18 Ideas for Easy Meal-Planning        

By Experience Life Staff

Experience Life readers share tips and tricks for making meal-prep and planning easier.

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PUMPING IRONY: A Smart Choice?

By Craig Cox

Recent research suggests that postponing my retirement might be good for my aging brain.

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PUMPING IRONY: Growing Pains

By Craig Cox

A fraught battle with our 4-year-old grandson over screen time has forced Grandma and Grandpa to admit that his customary weekly visits may now hold less allure for him — and us — than they once did.

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4 Recipes for a Holiday Picnic

By Maddie Augustin

Take advantage of the long weekend with this perfectly packable picnic.

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PUMPING IRONY: Meddling With Medicare

By Craig Cox

For reasons both political and pecuniary, attempts to expand Medicare benefits have always been a tough sell, despite the rising demands of an aging population. As Congress prepares to give it another shot, I’m hedging my bets.

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Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Health?

By Courtney Helgoe

Why social determinants, such as access to quality housing, education, and fresh food, can have an impact on your well-being.

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What Is a Healthy Menstrual Cycle?

By Aviva Romm, MD

The menstrual cycle holds many clues to a woman’s overall health. Here’s how to identify what’s normal for you — and when to seek help.

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7 Ways to Spot Misinformation on Social Media

By Kaelyn Riley

On social media, separating fact from fiction isn’t always easy. Use these tips to help cut through the noise.

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Lab Testing Creates More Personalized Medicine

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Targeted lab testing can help provide root-cause data.

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What Will the Postpandemic Workplace Look Like?

By Jon Spayde

Whether we’re working from home or in “third places” like coffee shops and coworking spaces, we are reinventing the way we work.

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Why Environmental Health Is Human Health

By Courtney Helgoe

The health of the planet and of humans is one and the same.

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Can Microdosing Help Mental Health?

By Kaelyn Riley

Some health providers are using psychedelics to help treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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PUMPING IRONY: Vision Quest

By Craig Cox

At a time when impaired vision among the senior set is beginning to alarm some public-health experts, a surprising change in my own eyesight has me scrambling to get a better view of things.

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How Telehealth Boosts Healthcare Access

By Laine Bergeson Becco

For those with chronic conditions, telemedicine is a boon.

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PUMPING IRONY: Your Place or Mine?

By Craig Cox

Concerned that they may be called upon to provide full-time caregiving someday if a late-life romance leads to cohabitating, many older couples are choosing to follow their hearts — while maintaining separate residences.

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The Good-Death Movement

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Death-positivity can help us reframe the end of life.

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