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PUMPING IRONY: Short-Circuited
Danish researchers suggest that my diminutive stature as a youth makes it more likely I’ll develop dementia. I think they may be short-sighted.
How to Eat More Turmeric
Here are some easy ways to get more turmeric in your diet.
Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner
Skip the crowded restaurants and have a special dinner at home with this simple, elegant menu.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Pedaling
New Zealand researchers have found that bicycling to work may enhance your longevity. My own experience suggests they may be ignoring the possibility of fatal collisions.
How to Get More Bugs in Your Diet
Saving the world, one edible critter at a time? Our deputy editor digs into the research around eating insects and cooks with them too (think cricket flour). Bug appétit!
Authentic Body Love: Q&A With The Birds Papaya
For writer and podcast host Sarah Nicole Landry, self-worth goes beyond her body. She shares her evolving journey of what it means to show up for oneself in love.
PUMPING IRONY: Strong Medicine
New research on muscle mass and heart disease reminds me of a harsh lesson my dad taught me long ago: Never assume anything.
What Is Your Unique Carbohydrate Tolerance?
Depending on your genetics and your microbiome, your body might respond to carbohydrates differently.
PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Nurse in the House?
The nation is facing an unprecedented nursing shortage just as new evidence suggests that a nurse-led approach may improve the care of our elders.
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Right for Everyone
Intermittent fasting has many therapeutic uses, but not everyone should try it. Here’s why.
How to Buy and Store Turmeric
Why it pays to buy fair-trade, organic turmeric powder — plus, how best to store this anti-inflammatory spice.
Our Staff’s Favorite Cookbooks
Looking for a great cookbook? Our staff weighs in on their all-time faves.
PUMPING IRONY: Time for a Tune-Up?
Results of a new study threaten to upend decades of longevity research and perhaps require physicians to act more like car mechanics.
Here’s What to Know About Vitamin K
Not getting enough Vitamin K is more common than you think. Here’s how to increase the amount of vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 in your diet.
PUMPING IRONY: Stuff Happens
Mysterious aches and pain are always going to erupt as we grow older; it doesn’t mean we’re doomed to a future of frailty.
PUMPING IRONY: A Working Hypothesis
My path to retirement has long been littered with financial obstacles. Recent research suggests that may not be such a bad thing.
PUMPING IRONY: “Oh, You Shouldn’t Have!”
We were determined not to exchange Christmas gifts this year. Then reality intervened.
Cinnamon’s Role in Balancing Blood Sugar Levels
Discover how cinnamon can play a role in managing blood sugar levels and reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, offering potential benefits for those with type 2 diabetes
Subscription Gift Ideas
Looking for clutter-free gifts? Try giving these subscriptions this holiday season.
PUMPING IRONY: Pick Your Poison
Just as new research warns heart-healthy older folks that taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack could be fatal, another study suggests regular doses could fend off cancer. I just wish it would work when I get a headache.
The Gift of Service
Looking for waste-free gifts this holiday season? Try these gifts of service.