- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Move!
By Craig CoxGovernment attempts to curb falls in the hospital have limited mobility so much that elderly patients often head home in worse shape than when they arrived.
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- General Health -
7 Essential Oils to Try
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCAromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: In the Rearview Mirror
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur managing editor reflects on the 20 lessons she’s learned 20 years after a car accident.
- General Health -
The Problem With Fake Scents
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCOne in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Not OK, Boomers
By Craig CoxWhile some of my geezer contemporaries are taking offense at Generation Z’s campaign to blame us for the state of the world, I say bring it on.
- General Health -
Why Noise Is Bad for Our Health
By Craig CoxNoise can elevate our stress hormones — even at levels that do not produce hearing damage — according to a recent study.
- General Health -
Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
- Yoga -
Why Wellness Needs to Be Diversified: A Q&A With Lauren Ash
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
- Stress Relief -
Overcoming Party-Hosting Anxiety
By Jon SpaydeOpening your home to guests for the holidays? Here are a few tips to avoid hospitality-induced anxiety.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Hear No Evil
By Craig CoxThere’s plenty of evidence showing that hearing loss can damage our quality of life as we grow older, but the senior set — including my brother — seems immune to the warnings.
- Stress Relief -
Holiday Overload
By Jon SpaydeAre holiday obligations stressing you out? Here’s how to cope.
- Aging -
14 Boomers Who’ve Got Game
By Michael DregniThese senior athletes may inspire you to rethink your perceptions of aging.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Give It Another Thought
By Craig CoxConventional wisdom suggests that my lazy brain offers few benefits, but Harvard researchers believe it may be the key to a long life.
- General Health -
Why Aromatherapy Is Going Mainstream
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCPlant-based essential oils have long been used in the practice of aromatherapy to help address stress, pain, and other issues. Conventional medicine has begun to take notice.
- Functional Medicine -
How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are eight ways to balance your vagina’s pH level — and keep infection at bay.
- Nutrition -
Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe foods and beverages you shun when you’re sick can be just as important as those you eat.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Money Keeps You Young?
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that frequent bouts of poverty prior to middle age may contribute to premature aging. If that’s the case, I should be sitting on death’s doorstep by now.
- General Health -
14 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Airborne Toxins
By Courtney HelgoeHere are some simple changes to reduce pollution exposure — and improve your lung health.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Bugged!
By Craig CoxThe alarming rise of drug-resistant superbugs in nursing homes is just another reason to do everything I can to maintain my good health and live out my days in my own home.
- General Health -
The Best Supplements for Colds
By Experience Life Community ManagerIntegrative nutritionist Kathie Swift, RDN, MS, recommends the following supplements when fighting off a cold.
- Sleep -
8 Yoga Poses to Help You Unwind Before Bedtime
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlEase more peacefully into restorative sleep with this calming yoga practice.