- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: We All Fall Down
By Craig CoxElderly Americans are dying from falls at an alarming rate. I’m counting on some lessons learned through painful experience to help me avoid that fate.
Health
- Stress Relief -
Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
By Michael DregniThe stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Memories of the Mundane
By Craig CoxYou don’t need to check off items on a bucket list to convince yourself that you’ve lived a full life. Some of the most memorable experiences occur with no planning whatsoever.
- Gut Health -
Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?
By Jon SpaydeOur expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.
- General Health -
Farewell, 98.6º F
By Michael DregniWhat is a ‘normal’ body temperature? Many recent studies say 98.6 degrees F may be too high.
- Gut Health -
7 Alternative Antibiotics
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredThe growing threat of antibiotic resistance is leading some researchers and doctors to investigate the power of natural remedies.
- General Health -
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
By Jon SpaydeWhat are the health benefits of oregano oil? This essential oil has antibiotic properties, but it’s potent so use cautiously.
- Weight Loss -
What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet
By Laine Bergeson BeccoIs the keto diet safe? Nutrition experts explain the pros and cons of this popular protocol.
- General Health -
A Rough Guide to Histamine Foods
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredHere are foods to track if you suspect a histamine intolerance.
- Stress Relief -
The Science of Stress
By Jon SpaydeUnderstand how stress operates in your body — and how to reduce stress and build resilience.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Ignorance Is Bliss
By Craig CoxPrecision medicine hopes to revolutionize healthcare by revealing everything that’s going on in your body. It seems I’m not the only one who would prefer to be left in the dark.
- Hormones -
The Truth About Postpartum Hormones and Healing: A Q&A With Aviva Romm, MD
By Casie Leigh LukesAn integrative-medicine doc, who is also a midwife, shares the ins and outs of postpartum hormones — plus tips to support yourself.
- Weight Loss -
Intuitive Eating for Weight Loss
By Pamela WeintraubAs an alternative to doomed diet regimens, some weight-loss experts recommend tuning in to our own instincts and trying intuitive eating. But are our bodies’ cravings always a good guide?
- Weight Loss -
Jason Schanta’s Success Story
By Jason SchantaConnecting with his bigger why helped one man kick his emotional-eating habit and learn to love working out.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Camera Shy
By Craig Cox24/7 surveillance may deter abuse in long-term care facilities, but even its advocates admit it’s no panacea.
- Weight Loss -
The Mindful Food Journal
By Kaelyn RileyIf you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Teacher’s Pet
By Craig CoxA new poll suggests domesticated animals are a great source of stress relief for geezers. My relationship with our elderly neurotic cat tells me it’s not nearly that simple.
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredUnderstand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.
- Family/Friends -
Should You Co-Sleep With Your Baby?
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredMost people around the world share their beds with an infant. If you choose to do this, James McKenna, PhD, offers some tips to be as safe as possible.
- Nutrition -
Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?
By Jon SpaydeMany people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.
- Gut Health -
5 Steps to Heal a Leaky Gut
By Catherine GuthrieHere are the “five Rs” — remove, replace, reinoculate, repair, and rebalance — of leaky-gut treatment.