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This Is Your Body on Sugar

Here's how sugar affects major systems in your body, including your oral microbiome, your joints, and your brain.
By Michael Dregni
Food Addiction
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6 Ways Muscle Supports Longevity

Here are six reasons — beyond protecting yourself from frailty and falls — to focus on building strength.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Healthy Aging
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Together, By Design

Introducing the Life Time Social Club.
By Bahram Akradi
Columns
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PUMPING IRONY: Aged and Ageist

Negative views about aging — even among the aged — may be socially acceptable, but recent research suggests that developing a more upbeat attitude as we grow older may yield surprising cognitive and physical benefits.
By Craig Cox
Pumping Irony
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A Balanced Approach to Hormone Replacement Therapy

If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you probably have questions. We asked clinicians and hormone specialists for answers about how HRT works, what its real risks and benefits are, and how to decide whether it’s right for you.
By Mo Perry
Hormones
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SOMETHING SIMPLE: Roasted Tomato Soup

This blended beverage has natural electrolytes and a cool, refreshing finish.
By Kaelyn Riley
Something SimpleSoups
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The Healing Power of Black Sesame Seeds

Traditional Chinese Medicine has long prized this tiny black seed for nourishing the liver and kidneys. Learn how to cook with black sesame seeds — and try our recipe for nutrient-dense sesame bars.
By Rachel MacPherson
Cooking & Food
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Black Sesame Matcha Latte

Earthy, nutty black sesame complements the grassy flavor of matcha in this creamy latte.
By Jessi Peine
Beverages
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The 9-Move Cozy Core Circuit

This 15-minute, low-impact core circuit uses diaphragmatic breathing to build strength from the inside out.
By Rachel MacPherson
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
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How Exercise Builds Stronger Bones at Every Age

Whether you’re 18 or 80, weight-bearing exercise is critical for building and sustaining healthy bones. Keep your skeletal structure strong for the long haul.
By Lauren Bedosky
Active AgingGeneral Health
Medicine for All People by Geeta Maker-Clark

What Is Dusking?

In her new book, Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing, Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, explains how a simple twilight ritual can help lower anxiety, improve sleep, and push back on a culture obsessed with productivity.
By Geeta Maker-Clark, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
Medicine for All People by Geeta Maker-Clark

How Food Became My Medicine

In her new book, Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing, Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, draws on the Ayurvedic wisdom of her Punjabi upbringing to explain why food is one of our most powerful — and overlooked — medicines.
By Geeta Maker-Clark, MD
Cooking & FoodFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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5 Ways Postbiotics Are Different From Probiotics

Postbiotics work differently than probiotics. Researchers are still uncovering postbiotics’ full potential, but they’ve already discovered several promising benefits.
By Adam Meyer
Nutrition TipsSupplements
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How to Turn a Staycation Into a Restorative Retreat

Preparing for a long weekend trip can be stressful. So, why not design a restorative staycation?
By Caroline Sylge
Home/LivingPersonal Care/Beauty
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Improve Your Healthspan With These 4 Fitness Goals

Looking to improve your healthspan? Focus on grip strength, walking speed, and two more fitness goals that can improve your longevity and future health.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Active AgingSports & Recreation
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PUMPING IRONY: Older by Degrees

Can heat waves accelerate the aging process? Recent research suggests another reason for seniors to be wary when the temperature rises.
By Craig Cox
Pumping Irony
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