You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway — are actually coping with the pandemic a lot better than you might expect.
Relationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here's why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.
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.
A bone-density test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis — and can help you assess your risk of fracture.
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here's why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.
These supplements provide extra support when you're experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.
Unlike residents of government-regulated nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, seniors in public housing have had to deal with COVID-19 on their own. It’s not going well.
When the temperature rises, serotonin levels may fall, along with your mood. Turn down the heat with these Ayurveda-inspired tips.
No-cook summer meals, escapist reads, outdoor fitness — plus so many more ways to make the most of summer!
We often forget about our skeletons, but they are essential to multiple aspects of our health.
Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.
The recent shuttering of the clinic we’ve relied upon for years reminds me of the many ways the pandemic has hindered access to healthcare across the country.
Whether you have five minutes, 20 minutes, two hours, or all day, here are some ways to get outside.
A long-delayed visit with a septuagenarian friend reminds me how pandemic-induced isolation can threaten our well-being nearly as much as the virus itself.