- Gut Health -
Night Owls Are From Mars
By Courtney HelgoeA study finds a gene for being a late sleeper.
Brain/Mental Health
- 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?
- 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.
- Brain/Mental Health -
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.”
- General Health -
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.
- Brain/Mental Health -
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.
- Brain/Mental Health -
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.
- Personal Development -
Silence Is Golden
By Brian JohnsonKey insights from a legendary Zen Buddhist master on how cultivating silence creates a joyful, nourishing life.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
By Kaelyn RileyNew study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
- Hormones -
Unhappy Pills
By Heidi WachterWomen taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
- Stress Relief -
3 Healthier Stress Responses
By Aviva Romm, MDUse these techniques to consciously shift your body's response to stress into a state that’s calm, secure, and replenished.
- Brain/Mental Health -
3 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniThe key to avoiding Alzheimer's is fighting neuroinflammation. How do you do that? Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, says it's all about lifestyle choices.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Recovering From a Head Injury
By Michael DregniThree experts weigh in on how to treat concussions and other head injuries.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Living With Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniWriter Greg O’Brien fights his early-onset dementia by chronicling the effects of the disease in the stunning memoir On Pluto.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Which Exercise Is Best for the Brain?
By Michael DregniA new study has identified the most beneficial workouts for your neurological health.
- Family/Friends -
Antidepressants May Be Ineffective for Children and Teens
By Kaelyn RileyA new study suggests that most commonly prescribed drugs may not be the answer for adolescents suffering with major depression.