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6 Exercises for Knee Pain
These exercises can help knee mobility and strength.
PUMPING IRONY: Live Long and Suffer?
Because we’re all living longer lives, longevity visionaries suggest we need to rethink societal norms around aging. I have my doubts that social engineering is the answer.
The Gift of Experiences
Looking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
How Ginger Aids Nausea
Explore the scientifically supported benefits of ginger, from relieving motion sickness to promoting overall health and wellness.
Recipes to Heal a Leaky Gut
Sarah Kay Hoffman, author of the new book, The Leaky Gut Meal Plan: 4 Weeks to Detox and Improve Digestive Health, shares two gut-healing (and delicious!) recipes.
How Fennel Seed Can Ease Menstrual Cramps (and More)
Discover the versatile nature of fennel seed, celebrated as a vegetable, herb, and spice. Explore its impressive benefits, from soothing menstrual cramps to easing digestive discomfort and providing relief for colicky infants.
How Coriander Eases Digestive Discomfort
Coriander contains digestive-soothing properties and the potential to alleviate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) discomfort. Learn more about the health benefits of this versatile spice.
How Turmeric Reduces Inflammation
Curcumin, found in turmeric, is known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a myriad of health benefits and potential natural remedies for various chronic conditions.
PUMPING IRONY: Fumbled Friendships
Robust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
For people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here’s how to deal.
Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Move!
Government attempts to curb falls in the hospital have limited mobility so much that elderly patients often head home in worse shape than when they arrived.
7 Essential Oils to Try
Aromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
COMING CLEAN: In the Rearview Mirror
Our managing editor reflects on the 20 lessons she’s learned 20 years after a car accident.
How to Talk to Strangers: A Q&A With Malcolm Gladwell
In his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, the New York Times best-selling author explores infamous communication breakdowns.
How to Start a Conversation
Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.
The Problem With Fake Scents
One in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
PUMPING IRONY: Not OK, Boomers
While some of my geezer contemporaries are taking offense at Generation Z’s campaign to blame us for the state of the world, I say bring it on.
Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
Why Wellness Needs to Be Diversified: A Q&A With Lauren Ash
The founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
PUMPING IRONY: Hear No Evil
There’s plenty of evidence showing that hearing loss can damage our quality of life as we grow older, but the senior set — including my brother — seems immune to the warnings.