- Travel -
Field Trips for Adults
By Karen OlsonEdu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.
Month: August 2018
- Sleep -
Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
By Jon SpaydeIt 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 PattonSome 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 BlakeThis 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 HeffernanKids 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 WachterWe all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
- video -
The Barre-Basics Workout (Video)
By Experience Life StaffLearn the moves for this workout which can improve mobility, motor control, and body awareness.
- Hormones -
How to Balance Your Hormones
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCA guide to understanding the chemical messengers that determine our well-being.
- Beauty -
9 Fall Beauty Practices
By Deepak Chopra, MD and Kimberly Snyder, CNAs 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 StaffGo 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 KatzThink 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 FardFollow these cues to reap the benefits of this power-building move.
- Mindfulness -
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
By Heidi WachterRenowned 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 DregniThe 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 CoxRecent 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 WeintraubMany 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.
- Gut Health -
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
By Catherine GuthrieHere’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: I Can’t Hear You
By Craig CoxWith my hearing aids on the blink, I’ve been forced to navigate by guile and guesswork — with predictable results.
- Family/Friends -
How to Make Friends as an Adult
By Heather RogersIt can be intimidating to start a friendship — especially as an adult. Here are seven tips to make it easier.
- Travel -
Tread Lightly
By Heidi WachterHeading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.
- Gut Health -
10 Tips to Tackle Candida
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCCandida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.