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PUMPING IRONY: A Dose of Reality
All indications suggest seniors may be wise to temper their expectations about a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine.
3 Healthier Stress Responses
Use these techniques to consciously shift your body’s response to stress into a state that’s calm, secure, and replenished.
PUMPING IRONY: Salutary Side Effects?
Non-COVID hospital admissions have dropped precipitously since the pandemic struck, leading some to suggest our precautions have somehow made us healthier. I have my doubts.
PUMPING IRONY: So Sad
As my brother tumbles into the cancer vortex, I find myself struggling to find ways to express my grief and show my support.
Can a Shared Sense of Awe Help Us Find Common Ground?
Research indicates that feeling awe can help us overcome political polarization and connect more thoughtfully to others.
How to Lower Your Political Stress Level
A constant barrage of political advertising and infighting can raise your anxiety level. Here’s how to calm down this election season.
Why Your Hips Matter
Hip problems can affect your lower back, knees, ankles, and feet. Here’s why.
PUMPING IRONY: Location, Location, Location
Many factors affect our access to healthcare, but new research suggests that where we choose to live may actually enhance — or limit — our lifespan.
9 Types of Emotional Triggers
Feeling discounted, vulnerable, and self-conscious are just three common categories of emotional triggers.
6 Exercises for Healthy Hips
Our experts show us how to prevent and recover from hip issues with a series of simple moves.
PUMPING IRONY: Trials and Tribulations
Elderly Americans who volunteer for drug trials seldom make the cut. That makes it more difficult for researchers to know just how their new product will work for folks who often need it the most.
PUMPING IRONY: Statins and Suspicions
Recent research suggests cholesterol-reducing drugs may be safer than once thought and offer cancer- and COVID-fighting benefits. So, why do I remain unconvinced?
9 Building Blocks to Being Anti-Racist
It’s not enough to not be racist. Learn what you can do for yourself, your social circle, and your community to promote anti-racism — and why it matters for health.
PUMPING IRONY: Locked Out
While COVID-19 has exacted a huge toll on those coping with a chronic disease, few have suffered more than older adults struggling with dementia.
A Dose of Uncertainty
As we wait impatiently for a COVID-19 vaccine to free us from the current pandemic, a recent survey indicates surprising skepticism, and healthcare experts suggest we temper our expectations.
4 Ways to Help Kids Change Their Cellphone Habits
Are your children glued to their smartphones? Here are a few ways to help them reclaim their time and focus.
Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense
Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.
PUMPING IRONY: A Risky Business
While pandemic-weary Americans are stretching the boundaries that once contained their activities, I find myself wondering about my own tolerance for risk.
14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women
There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.