PUMPING IRONY: A Tough Pill to Swallow
The Inflation Reduction Act will make some prescription drugs much more affordable for strapped Medicare beneficiaries. But will it deepen our dependence on Big Pharma?
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Owning Your Health
Your body is your most valuable piece of personal property. Shouldn’t you be the one in charge of keeping it safe and sound?
The Benefits of Corporate Wellness Programs
With healthcare costs soaring and employees suffering from an increasing number of stress- and lifestyle-induced maladies, some employers are turning to corporate wellness programs to keep their people healthier, happier, and more productive. And in many cases, it seems to be working.
How to Release the Burdens of the Past
Painful events from childhood can linger, creating stress and anxiety today. Here’s how you can take empowered steps toward healing.
The Health Effects of Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness and isolation, which are two separate conditions, have only been exacerbated during the pandemic.
Untangling Alzheimer’s
Breakthroughs in understanding dementia are leading to new healthcare approaches. Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep may be the keys to prevention.
How Good Bacteria — and Bad Bacteria — Affect Your Microbiome
Find out why some internal bacteria are our friends – and why providing a happy, well-balance home for them is essential to our vitality and well-being.
No-Vacation Nation
An unhealthy work-life balance affects not only our health and well-being, but our families and our society as a whole. Here’s what we can do about it.
Fix-It Foods
Whether flushing toxins, preventing inflammation or boosting your immune system, certain foods prove particularly effective in repairing the body. Here’s a primer on some of the best edible healers around.
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.
A Path out of Depression
There’s a reason that most so-called primitive cultures have avoided the depression epidemic afflicting industrialized nations. In a provocative book, a clinical psychologist suggests that adopting more hunter-gatherer habits can help us escape the blues.
The Health Impact of Parasites and How to Protect Yourself
Parasitic infections are on the rise, but there are plenty of ways to keep the beasts from taking over.
Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
6 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
A strong immune system is essential for health — in the face of a pandemic or otherwise. Learn how to build all-around resilience.
The Ultimate Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
How do you build a strong immune system? How do healthy people stay healthy when others don’t? Find out in our ultimate guide to your immune system.
An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.
Anatomy of a Potbelly
Lurking under all that unwanted abdominal fat are hidden dangers that can hurt us to the core.
The Ultimate Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
How do you build a strong immune system? How do healthy people stay healthy when others don’t? Find out in our ultimate guide to your immune system.
The Impact of Endurance Exercise on Heart Health
For decades we’ve been told that endurance exercise is good for the heart. But as more endurance athletes are diagnosed with heart issues, they are learning the hard way that more isn’t always better.
