Back to the Future: ’80s Food Trends Debunked
Your neon tights, parachute pants and leg warmers are long gone, so why are you eating like it’s 1985?
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Change Makers
Meet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
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.
PUMPING IRONY: Still Clueless After All These Years
The scientific community continues to struggle to understand how to diagnose and treat long COVID, which can be especially hard on seniors. But some critics believe the answers are hidden in plain sight.
How to Harness the Healing Power of Your Mind
Science has now confirmed that our thoughts and emotions have very real physiological consequences. What does this mean for medicine in the 21st century? Among other things, that many potions of choice might be produced by our minds and delivered without prescription drugs.
Considerations for Owning a Pet While Working Full-Time
You’re working like a dog. But how is your work schedule working out for your faithful friend?
17 Common Fitness Excuses and Tips on Overcoming Them
Don’t hit the snooze button on your fitness goals. Here are 17 of the most common obstacles to exercising — and expert advice on how to overcome them.
PUMPING IRONY: To Save Your Brain, Get Your Shots?
While a growing percentage of Americans express skepticism about flu vaccines and other recommended immunizations, recent research offers a fresh incentive to roll up your sleeve: Those shots may reduce your risk of developing dementia.
A Call for a Real Food Revolution
A U.S. congressman explains how lack of access to real food is at the heart of our nation’s health problems — and what we can do about it.
TalkRx: How to Improve Your Health and Relationships With Communication
Learn how to transform conversations into healing connections.
What Are SNPs and Why Do They Matter?
Small genetic variations can have a big influence on your health — and affect your nutritional needs, too.
Revolutionary Act 5: Repossess Your Health
Reclaim responsibility for your well-being; own your daily choices; minimize your reliance on the broken sick-care system.
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Renowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
8 Anger Management Strategies
The fire of anger can burn us — but it’s also an important, essential, even creative emotion. Learn to control your anger, before it controls you.
The Skillful Life
When it comes to enjoying a healthy, happy life, good intentions will get you just so far. You also need practical skills in a variety of areas — from health and fitness to relationships and finance. Here’s an action plan for assessing and building the skill sets that matter most to you right now.
5 Ways to Reduce Fear and Boost Vitality
How accessing breath, water, nature, relationships, and altruism can help us reclaim our energy.
Day-to-Day Detox
Because our bodies are exposed to a constant barrage of harmful toxins, the best detoxification regimen is a daily one. Here are some simple steps to keep your body running clean.
A Closer Look at Health Care
With Dr. Marty Makary, MPH
Our health-care industry can be confusing and difficult to navigate — and it presents challenges when the lifestyle changes that can help manage or prevent illnesses aren’t considered. Marty Makary, MPH, offers a transparent look at the industry and underscores why lifestyle changes are such important factors in the quality of our health.
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PUMPING IRONY: Dying to Get Better
A trip to hospice typically means you’ve given up on life. But what if you could receive in-home palliative care while still pursuing treatments for your afflictions? A Medicare pilot program suggests it could prolong lives — and save the agency money.
Coffee: Health Benefits, Brewing Methods, and Busted Myths
Confused about coffee? Some say it’s bad for you, some say it’s good. Learn about the health benefits, plus a bit about the beverage’s history.
What Is Brain Fog?
Having trouble concentrating? Feeling confused and forgetful? You may be the victim of what’s become known as brain fog.