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Building Mental Health Through Nutrition
Of all the calories we eat each day, 20 percent are used by our brains — so it’s no wonder there’s such a strong connection between our nutritional habits and mental-health status. Drew Ramsey, MD, psychiatrist, author, and mental-health advocate, joins us to explain this relationship and teach us about the food choices that best support our brains and mental well-being.
6 Morning Routines for Better Sleep
Did you know that making your bed in the morning ups your chances of sleeping well at night?
Decibel Levels for Common Sounds
From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.
PUMPING IRONY: The Honeymoon’s Over
With the White House pushing Congress to allow the government to negotiate drug pricing, Big Pharma wonders, Where’s the love?
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.
Megan Larsen’s Success Story
When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.
Colon-Cancer Testing Comes Home
A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.
The True Source of a Runner’s High?
Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?
The Nature Cure
Learn how going outdoors can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.
How Procrastination Can Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Goals
Plus, five ways to stop delaying your health and fitness efforts.
PTSD Coaching
The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.
PUMPING IRONY: A Smart Choice?
Recent research suggests that postponing my retirement might be good for my aging brain.
Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production
Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.
A Holistic Approach to Health — and Weight Loss
When it comes to building optimal health — including goals like losing weight — fitness and nutrition are often the two main factors that are associated with results. But there are many other lifestyle behaviors that influence your ability to reach and sustain your goals. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to take a comprehensive look, offering strategies for better health as a whole — and weight loss as a byproduct.
Complete the Stress Cycle
Human Giver Syndrome makes women uniquely vulnerable to stress-related illnesses and burnout. Renowned health educator Emily Nagoski, PhD, offers strategies we can all use to relieve the tension.
11 Tips to Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm
Seeking better sleep? Try these morning and evening routines to get in sync.
Does Face Yoga Actually Help Tone Your Facial Muscles?
Experts weigh in on this anti-aging trend — and offer a few exercises you can try at home.
Can Smell Training Help COVID-19 Survivors Restore Their Sense of Smell?
Many people who’ve recovered from COVID-19 lose their sense of smell or suffer from a condition called parosmia, which is a distorted sense of smell. Smell training would help.
PUMPING IRONY: Growing Pains
A fraught battle with our 4-year-old grandson over screen time has forced Grandma and Grandpa to admit that his customary weekly visits may now hold less allure for him — and us — than they once did.
The Downside of Optimism
The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.
4 Trapezius Muscle Stretches to Relieve Pain
Improve your neck and shoulder comfort with these simple exercises.