- General Health -
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
By Craig CoxHypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
Health
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Growing Old, Gaining Weight
By Craig CoxA new study explains why we tend to gain weight as we age, even if our caloric intake and exercise regimens remain unchanged.
- Sleep -
Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?
By Jon SpaydeIf anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Hungry and Hopeless
By Craig CoxA quiet epidemic of malnutrition has spread among the nation’s elderly, and Congress has only a few weeks to figure out how to respond.
- Editor's Note -
Next-Gen Inspiration
By Jamie MartinA seventh-grade magazine project offers a reminder about the potential of creative experiences.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Pessimism?
By Craig CoxDo optimists live longer than pessimists? Maybe, but I’m not the only one arguing that a middle way may yield healthier benefits.
- Stress Relief -
How Movement Therapy Can Heal Traumatic Stress
By Maggie Fazeli FardTraumatic stress can be debilitating and terrifying. Movement therapy — involving increasingly accessible, thoughtful approaches to exercise — offers new hope.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: No Home for the Unhealthy
By Craig CoxAn old friend faces a future with Parkinson’s and an eventual move to an assisted-living facility that, barring an industry shift, will probably offer no medical care.
- Gut Health -
Big Pharma and the Future of Fecal Transplants
By Craig CoxThe debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.
- General Health -
The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
- Recovery -
5 Truths About Self-Care
By Jill Metzler PattonThere are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
- Gut Health -
The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCFood poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.
- General Health -
What Causes Nosebleeds?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCExcessive nose picking and dry air can lead to a nosebleed, but so can high blood pressure and allergies. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Drugs
By Craig CoxFor this drug-averse geezer, recent research suggesting that long-term use of certain pharmaceuticals may contribute to dementia makes me even less likely to follow my doctor’s advice.
- General Health -
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCHere are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Functional Medicine -
What You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCDo essential oils work? They’ve become a powerful wellness trend — but are essential oils a cure-all, a marketing scheme, or something in between?
- General Health -
What Causes Eye Twitching?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEverything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood
By Heidi WachterAccess to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.
- General Health -
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCTingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here’s what you can do.
- General Health -
What Causes Night Sweats?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCFluctuating hormones, hypoglycemia, and spicy food can all lead to night sweats. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Vague Recollection
By Craig CoxAt my age, I’m often at a loss when trying to retrieve some bit of information from my memory banks. A new study suggests brain games and other mentally stimulating activities may help — sort of.