THC as Medicine?
Many health conditions, such as chronic pain, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s disease, respond well to THC-rich medical cannabis.
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5 Tips to Deal With Body Odor
Intense body odor may be a sign of an underlying imbalance. Here’s how to decipher the biology of sweat, what to do about it — and why antiperspirants are not the answer.
PUMPING IRONY: Gut Instincts
New research suggests we can live longer by altering conditions in our microbiome, but who wants to spend a few extra years fixating on their bowels?
A Safer Splash: How to Stay Healthy in Different Water Environments
Whether you’re diving into a pool or wading into a lake, certain water conditions can threaten your health. Here’s how to avoid trouble.
PUMPING IRONY: High Anxiety
Our toxic political climate is contributing to widespread mental-health issues, conditions seniors struggle to overcome because of Medicare’s limited coverage options.
Caring for Caregivers
With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW
Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.
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PUMING IRONY: When the Pills Are the Problem
Struggling with some annoying side effects of my meds, I’m heartened by new research showing the salutary results of “deprescribing” a popular drug among seniors.
Intermittent Fasting and Breakfast: The Ultimate Guide
Is intermittent fasting — or skipping breakfast — bad for you? Not at all. For some, fasting could actually help you feel and perform better.
7 Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics
The growing threat of antibiotic resistance is leading some researchers and doctors to investigate the power of natural remedies.
Hungry No More
Satisfy your appetite, retrain your fat cells, and lose weight for good.
How to Use Qi Gong to Manage Stress
A centuries-old Chinese system for cultivating health, vitality and enlightenment, qi gong is now gaining a reputation here in the West – as one of the most effective stress-busters around.
How to Optimize Your Skin’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your skin plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
This is Your Vagus Nerve on Lockdown
Here’s how a lack of social interaction and fear of COVID contagion affects your vagus nerve.
Why Do I Have an Emotional Release During Exercise?
Have you ever had a profound emotional experience during your workout and not understood why? Here’s a scientific look at what’s behind exercise-induced emotional release and what it may be telling you.
Expert Answers: Do You Need Sodium for Hydration?
How this mineral is involved in the body’s hydration process.
How to Optimize Your Liver’s Natural Detoxification Process
Learn more about the vital role your liver plays in detoxification — and how you can support it.
Low vitamin D levels linked to cancer and heart disease, studies show
The studies, which looked at data on more than one million people, confirmed previously reported evidence of the risks associated with vitamin D deficiency.
On Knowledge and Nourishment
A three-step approach to upgrading your health — and your life — for the long haul.
6 Signs You May Have a Pinched Nerve
A chiropractor outlines common symptoms of pinched nerves, what to do if you have one, and how to prevent them.
6 Strategies to Improve Your Self-Talk
Try these six tips to soften self-criticism and change your internal dialogue for the better.
DIY Facial Lymphatic Massage
This easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.