- Sleep -
8 Yoga Poses to Help You Unwind Before Bedtime
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlEase more peacefully into restorative sleep with this calming yoga practice.
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- General Health -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhy our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Microbiome Miracle?
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that all frail seniors need to do to boost their strength — and maybe even reduce their waistlines — is to have the right combination of bacteria in their guts. I’d rather lift weights.
- General Health -
11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson BeccoConquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that make you feel better.
- Aging -
How to Age Wisely
By Mo PerryLearn how to cultivate a more optimistic mindset so you can enjoy your life now — and well into the future.
- General Health -
Take a Deep Breath
By Courtney HelgoeOur lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.
- Aging -
PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game
By Craig CoxNew guidelines seeking to address the healthcare industry’s overtreatment of elderly diabetics may encounter a skeptical audience: elderly diabetics.
- General Health -
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
By Craig CoxHypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Growing Old, Gaining Weight
By Craig CoxA new study explains why we tend to gain weight as we age, even if our caloric intake and exercise regimens remain unchanged.
- Sleep -
Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?
By Jon SpaydeIf anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.
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PUMPING IRONY: Hungry and Hopeless
By Craig CoxA quiet epidemic of malnutrition has spread among the nation’s elderly, and Congress has only a few weeks to figure out how to respond.
- Editor's Note -
Next-Gen Inspiration
By Jamie MartinA seventh-grade magazine project offers a reminder about the potential of creative experiences.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Pessimism?
By Craig CoxDo optimists live longer than pessimists? Maybe, but I’m not the only one arguing that a middle way may yield healthier benefits.
- Stress Relief -
How Movement Therapy Can Heal Traumatic Stress
By Maggie Fazeli FardTraumatic stress can be debilitating and terrifying. Movement therapy — involving increasingly accessible, thoughtful approaches to exercise — offers new hope.
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PUMPING IRONY: No Home for the Unhealthy
By Craig CoxAn old friend faces a future with Parkinson’s and an eventual move to an assisted-living facility that, barring an industry shift, will probably offer no medical care.
- Gut Health -
Big Pharma and the Future of Fecal Transplants
By Craig CoxThe debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.
- General Health -
The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
- Recovery -
5 Truths About Self-Care
By Jill Metzler PattonThere are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
- General Health -
How Effective Is CBD for Epilepsy?
By Mo PerryClinical trials have shown that CBD-based medicine can successfully treat seizure disorders.
- Gut Health -
The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection
By Laine Bergeson BeccoFood poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.
- General Health -
What Causes Nosebleeds?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoExcessive nose picking and dry air can lead to a nosebleed, but so can high blood pressure and allergies. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.