Some 40 million Americans regularly suffer from troubling levels of anxiety. Find out what triggers these episodes, how our bodies respond, and how you can remain calmer in the face of whatever life throws your way.
We were determined not to exchange Christmas gifts this year. Then reality intervened.
For many people, taking longer breaks from eating — known as “intermittent fasting” — can produce substantial positive health effects. Here’s what the latest research says.
Can a single workout help our memory?
Just as new research warns heart-healthy older folks that taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack could be fatal, another study suggests regular doses could fend off cancer. I just wish it would work when I get a headache.
Because we’re all living longer lives, longevity visionaries suggest we need to rethink societal norms around aging. I have my doubts that social engineering is the answer.
Before undergoing knee-replacement surgery, consider these statistics.
Worrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
Sarah Kay Hoffman, author of the new book, The Leaky Gut Meal Plan: 4 Weeks to Detox and Improve Digestive Health, shares two gut-healing (and delicious!) recipes.
Forget what you've been told. Forget what you think you know. Start breaking the rules, and you might just start making some headway.
An Experience Life staffer shares what she's learned and how she's grown in the 20 months since her cancer diagnosis.
Robust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
Government attempts to curb falls in the hospital have limited mobility so much that elderly patients often head home in worse shape than when they arrived.
Aromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
Our managing editor reflects on the 20 lessons she’s learned 20 years after a car accident.
One in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
While some of my geezer contemporaries are taking offense at Generation Z’s campaign to blame us for the state of the world, I say bring it on.
Noise can elevate our stress hormones — even at levels that do not produce hearing damage — according to a recent study.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
The founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
Opening your home to guests for the holidays? Here are a few tips to avoid hospitality-induced anxiety.