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Revolutionary Act 16: Learn the Skills
Healthy, fit people have learned how to be healthy. Learn those skills, practice them, and you’ll be healthy, too.
Making Peace With Ourselves
There’s nothing wrong with pursuing happiness — as long as we don’t get too hung up on the details.
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex
A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it’s pretty tough to stop.
How to Brew Green Tea
This classic tea has long been prized for its healing properties, and brewing a cup can be a lovely daily ritual.
Sexual Intimacy and Mental Acuity
A Dutch study finds sex may keep our minds sharp as we age.
What Are the Health Benefits of Drinking Tea?
Praises abound for this unassuming, down-to-earth beverage: Experts tell us it helps prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, maybe even wrinkles. And it’s not all hype, either – tea really is a nutritional powerhouse.
PUMPING IRONY: Brawn and Brains
A new study suggests that regular strength training can keep our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what’s my excuse?
6 Ways to Improve Your Memory and Recall
Staving off memory loss requires more than just exercising your gray matter.
Late Bedtimes for Teens May Cause Weight Gain as Adults
A new study suggests staying up too late could lead to added pounds.
How to Exercise After a Heart Attack
A few tips to help you safely get your blood pumping again after a cardiac event.
Ready for Help: Jenn Mears’s Success Story
When a family health crisis pushed a self-reliant mom to the breaking point, she found the strength to admit she couldn’t do it all herself.
Happy Meals
A lot of us are still clinging to adult versions of our favorite childhood eats. Will we — and our tastes — ever grow up?
How to Embrace Milestone Birthdays
Whether you’re turning 30, 50, or 65, milestone birthdays can trigger more anxiety than excitement. Here’s how to approach each passing year with more equanimity.