Michael Dregni
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The Pandemic Exercise Deficit
Just when we need the immunity boost that exercise offers, many of us have become more sedentary.
5 Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
Cleaner air and increased productivity are just two of the benefits associated with houseplants.
Should I Breathe Through My Nose or My Mouth?
Chronic mouth breathing can create problems — here’s why.
6 Breathing Techniques
Ancient wisdom and recent research show that how we breathe can enhance our athletic performance and overall well-being. Try these six breathing exercises.
What Your Sleep–Wake Cycle Is Trying to Tell You
Do you wake up between 1 and 3 a.m.? Your liver may need a detox, according to a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept called the organ clock.
The Connection Between Visceral Fat and Longevity
Fat carried around the waist is associated with a higher mortality risk. Here’s why.
What to Do About Noise Pollution
Noise pollution reverberates throughout the natural world and can damage our health. Discover what you can do to quiet the cacophony.
How to Breathe
The way we breathe affects our athletic performance, cognitive health, and overall well-being. Here’s how to breathe better.
Are We Too Clean?
All of our soaping and scrubbing may be harming our skin microbiome — and our immunity.
Small Shifts to the USDA Dietary Guidelines
The recent updates to the USDA nutrition guidelines recommend lowering sugar and alcohol intake and opting for breastfeeding over infant formula.
How to Stop Doomscrolling
We all do it, especially in these trying times. Here are four tips to stop doomscrolling — and improve your mental health.
13 Tips to Winterize Your Home
With the polar vortex becoming more unpredictable each year, home winterproofing can help save energy, fight climate change — and keep you warm.
5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity
Lifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity.
Holiday Gifts for Our Planet
Homemade gifts, alternatives to ribbons, and several other tips to make the holidays festive and environmentally friendly!
How to Up Your Winter-Biking Game
Snow is no longer off-limits for adventurous riders.
Grit and Glitter: Jessie Diggins
For Nordic skier Jessie Diggins, winning Olympic gold was just the beginning. She now uses her platform to spread the word for the many causes she supports.
Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?
That’s the upshot of a recent study.
Could Masks Help Build Immunity?
It’s all about the “viral inoculum theory,” according to infectious-disease experts.
Move to Lift Your Mood
Feeling anxious? Angry? Hostile? Depressed? There may be an exercise to help with that.
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
Curious what’s in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database.
Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense
Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.