An alarming percentage of seniors are shuttled between hospitals and nursing homes and back again, complicating their recovery. And government policies may be making the situation worse.
A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communcation.
How one man — after losing his wife to leukemia and surviving his own cancer treatment — reclaimed his health and completed a 365-mile bike ride through Israel.
Why elderly Americans are on multiple prescription drugs.
Learn why pet owners are healthier — and what you can do if you don’t have pets.
These easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.
This functional, all-ages workout builds strength, balance, agility, and confidence.
Digging in the garden, walking by a river, and enjoying some sun during lunch do more than just lift your spirits — they’re good for your physical health, too.
An alarming percentage of seniors rely on sedatives to make it through the night, risking serious side effects. Public-health efforts to wean them from the drugs have yielded mixed results.
Why going for a run helps balance our brain chemistry — and improve our mood.
Spore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
Steven Lin, DDS, holistic dentist and author of The Dental Diet, talks about the mouth–body connection and how nutrition can help address crooked teeth, your oral microbiome, and more.
Increased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.
How detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.
When critical illness strikes, elderly patients often have less control over their treatment options than they would prefer. Recent research — and my own experience — suggests that better communication could create better outcomes.
Blood sugar and insulin work together to support your energy and health. Learn how to keep them in balance.
This easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.
Maybe. To be on the safe side, experts recommend choosing pea, hemp, or other plant-based protein supplements.
Value your body for what it can do, not for how it looks, says our fitness editor.
Barbara Ehrenreich’s new book has me marveling at the capricious nature of the dystopian body.
Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.