August 2018 - Experience Life

- Travel -

Field Trips for Adults

By Karen Olson

Edu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.

- Sleep -

Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?

By Jon Spayde

It all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.

- Nutrition -

Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?

By Jill Metzler Patton

Some claim it’s the staff of life. Others say we should avoid it. Take a closer look at this ubiquitous and controversial grain.

- Workouts -

The Barre Basics Workout

By Jennifer Blake

This ballet-inspired, body-weight workout targets stability and flexibility from head to toe.

- Sports/Recreation -

Beyond All or Nothing: Finding the Balance in Youth Sports

By Andrew Heffernan

Kids are often sports obsessed or activity averse. Here’s how to help your children find movement that’s just right for them.

- Personal Development -

How to Reclaim Your Attention Span

By Heidi Wachter

We all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.

- video -

The Barre-Basics Workout (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Learn the moves for this workout which can improve mobility, motor control, and body awareness.

- Hormones -

How to Balance Your Hormones

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

A guide to understanding the chemical messengers that determine our well-being.

- Beauty -

9 Fall Beauty Practices

By Deepak Chopra, MD and Kimberly Snyder, CN

As summer turns to fall, try these nine tips to maximize your health, energy, and beauty quotient.

- video -

Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Go behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.

- Nutrition -

How to Cook With Fresh Herbs

By Rebecca Katz

Think beyond the garnish! Fresh herbs can add big flavor — and nutrition — to your favorite dishes.

- Fitness Tips -

BREAK IT DOWN: The Bent-Over Row

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Follow these cues to reap the benefits of this power-building move.

- Mindfulness -

Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn

By Heidi Wachter

Renowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.

- General Health -

Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium

By Michael Dregni

The interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: You Must Be Mistaken

By Craig Cox

Recent research suggests that geezers are less likely than young adults to recognize when they err. This is problematic — except when it’s not.

- General Health -

13 Ways to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation

By Pamela Weintraub

Many of our digital devices — including cell phones — emit electromagnetic radiation, which may be harmful to our health. Here are tips on reducing your exposure risks.