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What’s the Safest Way to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Finding the right clinician is critical to choosing a delivery method and dose that works for you.

By Mo Perry

Maple Vanilla Millet Porridge

This lightly sweetened treat features prebiotic-rich millet and is made with oat milk, a touch of maple syrup, and fresh strawberries.

By Kate Morgan

Breakfast

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Try These Supplements to Boost Your Detox Systems

Vitamin B complexes, chlorella, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and a good multivitamin can all help your body eliminate heavy metal toxins. Here's how.

By Catherine Guthrie

Detox General Health

Finding Equanimity When Life Feels Chaotic

In her book Quiet Strength, psychotherapist Margaret Cullen explains how to cultivate equanimity — so we can stay present with our emotions without being ruled by them.

By Jessie Sholl

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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PUMPING IRONY: Strategies for a Serene Surgery

Anxiety and depression are not uncommon among seniors awaiting surgery, but a recent study suggests that a coordinated-care model involving mental health counseling could ease the path to the operating room — and boost the chances of a healthy recovery.

By Craig Cox

Pumping Irony

Five-Spice Fire Cider

This immune-boosting fire cider features star anise, jalapeño peppers, and fresh ginger, turmeric, and horseradish roots.

By Betsy Nelson

Beverages

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The Rise of Mental Health Self-Diagnosis

Many people are consulting social media for mental health information. Learn about the pros and cons of this trend — and how to find quality guidance online.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Mental Health

Bone Broth Mulligatawny Soup

This Indian-inspired soup combines chicken, warming spices, and coconut milk to create a comforting soup that will help support your gut health.

By Kate Morgan

Lunch & Dinner Soups

The Heavy-Metal Big Four

Here's how we are exposed to four of the most common heavy metals — arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.

By Catherine Guthrie

Detox General Health

6 Exercises to Build Stronger Bones at Every Age

Build bone density and protect against osteoporosis with these expert-backed exercises.

By Lauren Bedosky

Active Aging Osteoporosis

3 Ways to Push Back Against Ageism

Yale researcher Becca Levy, PhD, shares her ABC method for overcoming ageism.

By Jon Spayde

Healthy Aging Healthy Communication

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PUMPING IRONY: Detail Disoriented

Recent research suggests the inability to recapture details, which often plagues the aging brain, may be less a sign of looming dementia than the product of a healthy neuroadaptation process.

By Craig Cox

Pumping Irony