- Aging -
PUMPING IRONY: Lift and Learn
By Craig CoxI may have to adjust my opinion of bodybuilders after new research suggests resistance training strengthens the aging brain.
Brain/Mental Health
- Sports/Recreation -
CTE Found in 99 Percent of NFL Players Studied
By Michael DregniWe talk to forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, about the brain disease he discovered.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
By Craig CoxNearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Gut Instincts
By Craig CoxNew research suggests we can live longer by altering conditions in our microbiome, but who wants to spend a few extra years fixating on their bowels?
- Gut Health -
Psychobiotics: Using Gut Bacteria to Treat Mental Illness
By Michael DregniCan probiotics and prebiotics improve our mental well-being?
- Nutrition -
Fish Smarts for Pregnant Women
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlWhich fish should pregnant women eat? For optimal health, the key is looking at both mercury content and omega-3 fatty-acid levels.
- Functional Medicine -
Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder
By Courtney HelgoeA new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.
- Gut Health -
Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD
By Anjula RazdanFunctional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.
- Nutrition -
6 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit
By Kristin OhlsonTry these lifestyle-based tips to improve your mental health and well-being.
- Gut Health -
Night Owls Are From Mars
By Courtney HelgoeA study finds a gene for being a late sleeper.
- Hormones -
The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD
By Casie Leigh LukesFunctional-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.
- Functional Medicine -
How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
By Jack ChallemHere are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.
- Environmental Health -
How Climate Change Affects Your Health
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredHow do we protect ourselves from increased air pollution, contaminated water, the spread of Lyme disease, and other health effects of climate change? That’s just one question a new consortium of doctors is trying to answer.
- Hormones -
Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues
By Casie Leigh LukesA trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum.
- Stress Relief -
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
By Heidi WachterNew research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?
By Michael DregniAlthough two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.”
Lyme Disease Expected to Spike This Year
By Courtney HelgoeExperts say 2017 will be a high-risk year for Lyme disease. Here’s what to do about it.
4 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s Now
By Michael DregniResearch shows that lifestyle choices are the key to prevention. Here are four ways to protect yourself.
- Functional Medicine -
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
By Courtney HelgoeA new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
Untangling Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniBreakthroughs in understanding dementia are leading to new healthcare approaches. Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep may be the keys to prevention.
- Gut Health -
Can Gut Bacteria Affect Alzheimer’s Disease?
By Heidi WachterNew research finds the microbes in your gut may play a major role in escalating the chronic brain disease.