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Can Regenerative Agriculture Save Us?
Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.
PUMPING IRONY: A “Perfect” Prescription for Growing Old
Memories of a former colleague — and recent research — remind me that an upbeat view of aging may pay healthy dividends well into our later years.
5 Machines You’re Not Using But Ought to Be
Don’t walk by these machines the next time you’re at the health club — hop on.
Why We Still Need Cookbooks
Our food editor makes the case for setting our devices to the side and going analog in the kitchen — plus, four cookbooks she is loving right now.
The Carbohydrate Question
Not all carbohydrates are created equal — especially when it comes to the Mediterranean diet. Here’s why.
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.
What Is Targeted Mobility?
This new form of stretching can help close the gap between your passive and active range of motion.
What Contributes to Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation can be spurred by a broad range of factors — but identifying them can be key to restoring balance.
How Can I Figure Out What Triggers My Acid Reflux?
Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and fried foods might be to blame.
How Do Eating Behaviors Trigger Acid Reflux?
Eating too quickly or while stressed can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Here are several expert suggestions to tamp down the flames.
How to Use Nutrition to Relieve Acid Reflux
Try these foods and supplements to calm your reflux symptoms.
Why Do I Have a Decreased Sense of Taste?
A slight decline in the sense of taste (known as hypogeusia) is common in people over 60 and can be associated with a variety of conditions, but one of the most prevalent is zinc deficiency.
6 Supplements to Boost Your Immune System
Many Americans are deficient in micronutrients, which can drag down immunity. These six supplements can help you rebuild your immune system.
Why Do I Have White Spots on My Fingernails?
White dots on the nail beds (leukonychia) is a sign of zinc deficiency and low levels of selenium.
How Does Vitamin C Aid the Immune System?
Learn how this essential nutrient boosts immunity.
What Can Cause Bad Breath?
If you have chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away when chewing gum or brushing your teeth, it may be a sign of gut dysbiosis.
How to Strengthen Your Bones
We often forget about our skeletons, but they are essential to multiple aspects of our health.
6 Reasons to Choose Full-Fat Dairy
Despite decades of hype, low-fat or fat- free dairy products simply don’t deliver the health benefits of full-fat varieties.
4 Supplements to Boost Liver Health
Try these antioxidants and herbs to help your liver improve its detoxifying capabilities.