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Take a Deep Breath: Understanding Lung Health and Immunity
Our lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.
PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game: Diabetes
New guidelines seeking to address the healthcare industry’s overtreatment of elderly diabetics may encounter a skeptical audience: elderly diabetics.
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?
If anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.
Next-Gen Inspiration
A seventh-grade magazine project offers a reminder about the potential of creative experiences.
3 Ankle-Mobility Exercises
Three drills to loosen up your ankles and their kinetic chain.
Father and Son
The connection a man has with his father shapes his life. Which is why every adult son must choose how that relationship will – or won’t – define him.
How Movement Therapy Can Heal Traumatic Stress
Traumatic stress can be debilitating and terrifying. Movement therapy — involving increasingly accessible, thoughtful approaches to exercise — offers new hope.
Big Pharma and the Future of Fecal Transplants
The debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.
Understanding Blood Pressure Guidelines
Learn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
5 Truths About Self-Care
There are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
Game Changer: Tony Gonzalez
NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez’s life took off once he overcame his fears. Now he helps others learn to overcome adversity.
How Healthy-Living Experts Do Evening Routines
Find ways to wind down from the day and optimize your nights in Part Three of our three-part series.
The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection
Food poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.
What Causes Nosebleeds?
Excessive 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.
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
What You Need to Know About Essential Oils
Do essential oils work? They’ve become a powerful wellness trend — but are essential oils a cure-all, a marketing scheme, or something in between?
We Saved Each Other
“The goal was met, I was able to do it. And two weeks later, I was donating a kidney.”
What Causes Eye Twitching?
Everything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood
Access to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
Tingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here’s what you can do.