General Health Archives - Experience Life

Experience Life fitness editor Maggie Fazeli Fard walks on a sidewalk.

- Sports/Recreation -

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Walk It Out

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Amid the coronavirus crisis, a step challenge helps our fitness editor regain her footing.

- General Health -

Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense

By Michael Dregni

Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.

A sign that details six immunity factors, alongside three oranges

- Functional Medicine -

5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity

By Michael Dregni

Lifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity and help tackle COVID-19.

An illustrated graphic of a weight scale with the springs coming out of it

- Weight Loss -

Beyond BMI: Why True Health Is About More Than What You Weigh

By Mo Perry

How much you weigh gets a lot of attention despite being one of the least telling measures of health.

A stevia leaf and a spoon of powdered stevia

- Nutrition -

Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?

By Stephanie Soucheray

Many health-conscious eaters, paleo bakers, and people with diabetes rely on naturally derived alternative sweeteners — but are they truly better for you than plain table sugar?

- Hormones -

14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.

- Fitness Tips -

Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19

By Craig Cox

New guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.

- video -

How to Do a Facial Lymphatic Massage (VIDEO)

By the Experience Life Team

Learn how to do this DIY technique that can help drain sinuses, relieve congestion, and reduce fluid retention.

- General Health -

Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?

By Michael Dregni

Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.

A Black woman looks out the window while holding a coffee cup.

- Stress Relief -

Self-Care for Activists

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Self-care is not escapism: It’s a way to remain present, connected, and committed. Here's how to battle burnout if you're an activist.

- General Health -

Should You Test Your Bone Density?

By Mo Perry

A bone-density test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis — and can help you assess your risk of fracture.

A bicycle is propped up against a bright yellow wall.

- Fitness Tips -

For the Love of Summer

By the Experience Life Team

No-cook summer meals, escapist reads, outdoor fitness — plus so many more ways to make the most of summer!

- General Health -

How to Strengthen Your Bones

By Mo Perry

We often forget about our skeletons, but they are essential to multiple aspects of our health.

An illustration of a man with a telescope on a ladder propped up against a virus

- General Health -

What’s the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

By Michael Dregni

Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.

A woman lays on a bed with a cup of coffee staring out into the summer day.

- Personal Development -

Five Wellness Trends to Embrace This Summer

By Kacey Bradley

Here are a few self-care strategies to jump-start your health this season.

A sea of black umbrellas with a few yellow umbrellas

- General Health -

What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?

By Michael Dregni

The concept of herd immunity is a growing part of the conversation about resolving the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious-disease researcher Daniel Altmann, PhD, offers insights on what it really means.

A woman on her back has her hands on her stomach.

- General Health -

What Is Diastasis Recti — and How Can I Heal From It?

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Munira Hudani, PT, is on a mission to reframe how we think and talk about diastasis recti, a condition that is common after pregnancy. Below she shares what it is, how it’s caused, and how to heal it.