- Functional Medicine -
5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity
By Michael DregniLifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity.
Health
- Aging -
The Talk You Haven’t Had
By Alyssa FordWe’re all going to face end-of-life decisions eventually. Why not start talking about them now?
- Weight Loss -
25 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
By Gina DeMillo WagnerToo busy to work out? Doubtful. The truth: Finding moments to move is entirely within your grasp.
- Brain/Mental Health -
How to Take a Mental-Health Day
By Molly TynjalaTaking time off can enhance workplace productivity and personal well-being. Try these four tips to make the most of your day off.
- Weight Loss -
Beyond BMI: Why True Health Is About More Than What You Weigh
By Mo PerryHow much you weigh gets a lot of attention despite being one of the least telling measures of health.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Risky Business
By Craig CoxWhile pandemic-weary Americans are stretching the boundaries that once contained their activities, I find myself wondering about my own tolerance for risk.
- Nutrition -
Are Sweeteners Like Stevia and Monk Fruit Better for You Than Sugar?
By Stephanie SoucherayMany 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?
- Weight Loss -
7 Reasons to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting
By Mo PerryYo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, can be hard on your health. Here are seven potential side effects.
- Family/Friends -
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How to Support Anxious Teens
By Henry Emmons, MDMany doctors prescribe medication for teen anxiety, but an integrative developmental and behavioral pediatrician offers these natural therapies.
- Hormones -
14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThere are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
By Craig CoxSix months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
- Fitness Tips -
Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19
By Craig CoxNew guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Faulty Connections
By Craig CoxThe current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
- video -
How to Do a Facial Lymphatic Massage (VIDEO)
By the Experience Life TeamLearn how to do this DIY technique that can help drain sinuses, relieve congestion, and reduce fluid retention.
- Stress Relief -
How to Relieve Stress During a Pandemic
By Kaelyn RileyYou 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.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Kids Are Alright?
By Craig CoxSome 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?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Amid the Storm
By Craig CoxA 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.
- Personal Development -
How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
By Heidi WachterRelationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
- Gut Health -
Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCTurns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here's why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Wedding-Bell Blues
By Craig CoxOur daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
- General Health -
Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?
By Michael DregniGreater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.