Do You Need Surgery for Lower-Back Pain?
A former orthopedic spine surgeon empowers patients who have chronic pain to connect with their own capacity to heal.
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In Praise of Healthy Hobbies
Optimal health means working out and eating well, but it also involves making time for activities like reading, art, and music. New research makes the case for these not-so-trivial pursuits.
What’s Different About Weight Loss After 50?
By the time middle-age hits, many often seek a weight-loss goal — but a healthy, effective approach might look different than you think.
11 Natural Remedies for Insomnia, Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Fatigue
Occasional stressors like sleeplessness or fatigue can make it tempting to reach for over-the-counter drugs, but some mental health experts recommend trying nutritional supplements and remedies first.
All About Menopause: Q&A With Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP
An integrative-health practitioner discusses the symptoms of menopause, and how women can make this time in their lives positive and meaningful.
Expert Answers: Saunas for Weight Loss, Sore Achilles’ Tendons, and More
We ask the experts if saunas can help lose weight, why Achille’s tendons get sore, how many exercise sets and reps to do, and how to deal with lopsided injuries.
Couples That Play Together, Stay Together
Having fun with your partner can bring you closer — and keep you closer over time.
The Willpower Instinct
A celebrated Stanford psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, PhD, shares her cutting-edge strategies for improving self-control.
How Can a Chiropractor Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?
A LifeClinic practitioner explains the connections between regular, preventative chiropractic care and fitness progress.
The Art of Stillness
In a world obsessed with speed and rife with distractions, there are few things that feel better than sitting still, paying attention — and going nowhere. A celebrated travel writer explains how to get there.
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
How to Create a Strong Core
Strengthening your muscles is only one part of the equation. Learn how posture, breathing, and coordination can make your center more stable and solid.
3 Adaptogens That Can Improve Your Skin Health
Licensed estheticians share a few of the natural, adaptogenic ingredients they look for in skincare products.
Sleeping During Stressful Times
Having trouble falling or staying asleep? Henry Emmons, MD, discusses the importance of sleep for our immune systems, fighting off infections and our mental health — and offers tips for getting more sleep during this stressful time.
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What Is Heart Coherence?
The “heart-brain” affects the way we communicate and relate to those around us. Here’s why.
Use Strategic Daily Planning to Enhance Happiness and Manage Stress
Our overall happiness rests on our ability to manage stress, and planning our days can help.
PUMPING IRONY: Thanks for the Memory
Could stress be linked to memory loss?
Why Noise Is Bad for Our Health
Noise can elevate our stress hormones — even at levels that do not produce hearing damage — according to a recent study.
How to Make the Most of a Long Commute
Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.
5 Ways to Stay Connected While Confined
Loneliness can present a real health threat — especially for the elderly — but everywhere you look, people are finding new ways to engage with one another.
Top 10 Sleep Mistakes — and Tips to Fix Them
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. Here are the common sleep “mistakes” I see in my practice and their solutions.