- Editor's Note -
Taking Notice
By Jamie MartinWhen we stop to focus on what we can do and what is good, we can find reason to hope.
Health
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Keep Calm and Carry On
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests the elderly are coping more effectively than their younger peers with the emotional challenges of the pandemic. In my case, at least, that may have more to do with conditions and coincidence than acquired wisdom.
- Personal Development -
Grit and Glitter: Jessie Diggins
By Michael DregniFor Nordic skier Jessie Diggins, winning Olympic gold was just the beginning. She now uses her platform to spread the word for the many causes she supports.
- Stress Relief -
7 Hidden Triggers of the Sympathetic Stress Response
By Aviva Romm, MDHere are a few surprising ways we can be triggered without even knowing it.
- General Health -
Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?
By Michael DregniThat's the upshot of a recent study.
- Brain/Mental Health -
How to Use Screen Time Mindfully
By Henry Emmons, MDHere are four ways to reduce the negative impact of your digital devices.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Cancer Chronicle
By Craig CoxIn the pursuit of some genuine empathy in the wake of my brother’s cancer diagnosis, I find surprising wisdom in one young woman’s battle with the disease.
- Functional Medicine -
How Does Vitamin C Aid the Immune System?
By Courtney HelgoeLearn how this essential nutrient boosts immunity.
- Stress Relief -
The Stress Alarm
By Aviva Romm, MDOur biological stress response operates the same whether threats are real or perceived. Here's how your system reacts.
- Stress Relief -
4 Signs That You’re Stuck in Overdrive
By Aviva Romm, MDHere are four signals that your body may be having trouble downshifting.
- Brain/Mental Health -
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: This Is Your Brain on Screens
By Henry Emmons, MDHow digital devices affect our mental health.
- Nutrition -
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?
By Courtney HelgoeThe recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Dose of Reality
By Craig CoxAll indications suggest seniors may be wise to temper their expectations about a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine.
- Weight Loss -
The UltraSimple Slimdown
By Mark Hyman, MDDr. Mark Hyman shares the seven-day program he uses to help thousands improve their health, drop unwanted pounds and transform their eating habits for good.
- Gut Health -
Emotional Biochemistry
By Pilar GerasimoLike it or not, emotions share some very real biochemical links with your nervous, endocrine, immune and digestive systems. Isn't it time you learned something about how your body responds to what you feel—and vice versa?
- 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.
- Stress Relief -
Reset Your Stress Response
By Aviva Romm, MDBeing on high alert for too long can put you into adrenal overdrive. Learn how to shift from fight-or-flight mode into calmer states that help your body recover.
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Vitamin C
By Courtney HelgoeThis essential nutrient supports nearly every aspect of health.
Could Masks Help Build Immunity?
By Michael DregniIt's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Salutary Side Effects?
By Craig CoxNon-COVID hospital admissions have dropped precipitously since the pandemic struck, leading some to suggest our precautions have somehow made us healthier. I have my doubts.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: So Sad
By Craig CoxAs my brother tumbles into the cancer vortex, I find myself struggling to find ways to express my grief and show my support.