Health Archives - Page 3 of 65

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- Nutrition -

13 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Boost Digestion

By Karen Olson

These expert techniques can help you turn off stress and turn on better digestion.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Mindful of Mortality

By Craig Cox

A casual conversation takes a fatalistic turn, challenging my belief in the infinite moment.

An elderly person looks at a digital tablet.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: A Coalition of the Confused?

By Craig Cox

Are my boomer compatriots so easily influenced by fake news on social-media sites that they’re presenting a serious threat to civic life? I’m not so sure.

- General Health -

Can Exercise Improve Male Fertility?

By Craig Cox

Prospective dads who work out may have healthier sperm, according to a recent study.

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- 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.

- General Health -

Is Carbonated Water Dehydrating?

By Jon Spayde

Is your daily La Croix a good way to hydrate — or not? Here’s what our expert had to say.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Goodbye to All That

By Craig Cox

With my grandson moving away, I’m struggling to balance expectations against the inevitability of change.

- General Health -

Why Is the Appendix Important?

By Michael Dregni

The appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.

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- Hormones -

How to Reverse Female Hair Loss

By Jill Grunewald

Here are 11 reasons you might be losing hair — and what you can do about it.

- Hormones -

Are Sperm Counts Declining?

By Jon Spayde

Yes, says our expert, but here’s what you can do to protect your sperm health.

- Brain/Mental Health -

How to Deal With Traumatic Memories

By Jon Spayde

Here is one expert’s four-step process for coping with trauma.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Potty Joke

By Craig Cox

Medical technology can sometimes creep me out, but news of a “smart” toilet seat simply makes me laugh.

- Gut Health -

The Parasite Paradox

By Pamela Weintraub

Intestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.

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- Hormones -

What Your Period Is Trying to Tell You

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Here are nine things to know about your monthly cycle.

- Hormones -

Repair Your Thyroid

By Jill Grunewald

Millions of people suffer thyroid problems without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve thyroid dysfunction your doctor might miss.

- Nutrition -

The Care and Feeding of Your Mitochondria

By Pamela Weintraub

They’re essential to energy, focus, vitality, and metabolism. And yet most of us have no idea how our mitochondria work. Here’s how to tune up your body’s quadrillions of “energy factories” and avoid mitochondrial dysfunction.

- Hormones -

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother: A Q&A With Alexandra Sacks, MD

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

The reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.