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5 Surprising Factors to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Eating well, prioritizing sleep, and exercising help to protect against dementia, but there are other several other factors that play an important role as well. Learn more.
How to Read Your Sweat
Could the new Gx Sweat Patch boost your fitness performance by monitoring your sweat?
What Is Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing?
The ANS controls the body’s involuntary bodily functions, such as breathing, and dysregulation of the ANS may reflect an underlying disease. Could this testing become part of your annual check-up?
How Exercise Strengthens Your Immune System
Continued research supports that exercise does reduce your likelihood of becoming sick. Here are three new findings.
Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame
Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
Can You Analyze Your Dreams? Yes, and Here’s How
Your subconscious is speaking to you while you’re sleeping. Here are strategies to uncover what it’s saying.
What Is Medical Gaslighting?
Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare provider dismisses a patient’s symptoms as unimportant, psychosomatic, or as a manifestation of hypochondria.
What are the Health Benefits of Grapefruit?
Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit that is known for its sweet, tart, and bitter taste. Its high levels of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber make it extremely healthy. Learn more and find new ways to enjoy this fruit.
What is Biocultivated Meat?
Faux meat, alt-meat, clean meat, and in vitro meat are all terms being used to describe this lab-grown product. Proponents believe it could feed the world. Others are doubtful. Learn more.
Live Longer by Increasing Your Exercise Efforts
Studies indicate that doubling, and even quadrupling, the government recommendations for exercise can significantly reduce your risk of mortality.
Are You a Workaholic?
The Bergen Work Addiction Scale can help you determine if you have symptoms of work addiction.
How Awe Can Create a Greater Sense of Happiness
Psychologist Dacher Keltner on how awe can transform your life.
Can Chronic Inflammation in the Body Cause Mental Illness?
Researchers have begun exploring the link between chronic inflammation and psychiatric disorders.
What Is Upcycled Food?
Upcycled foods are made from imperfect foods that would have otherwise found their way to a food-waste destination.
What Is the Impact of Natural Gas on Human Health?
A 2022 study found that 95% of homes tested had low but potentially harmful levels of chemicals like benzene.
How Are Psychedelics Being Used to Treat Health Issues?
Recent studies continue to support the effectiveness of using psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, pain relief and more.
How Spirituality Can Improve Health
Research indicates that incorporating spirituality into a person’s care produces a better chance of recovery.
What Is a Behavioral Addiction?
Shopping, gambling, social-media use, and sex are all behaviors that are potentially addictive. Learn how they happen and what defines this type of addiction.
Can Prunes Help Improve Bone Density?
Prunes are well-known for their ability to help keep us regular. However, recent research indicates prunes may improve bone health in postmenopausal women.
4 Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Workouts
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, shares her tips to find more enjoyment when exercising.
5 Everyday Habits to Build Your Immunity
A Life Time nutritionist shares the five keys to boosting your immune health.




















