Health Archives - Page 6 of 69

A person tries acupressure on their hand

- General Health -

Acupressure DIY

By Catherine Guthrie

Trying acupressure on yourself? Here are four tips to keep in mind.

- Sports/Recreation -

The Case for Communal Sports

By Craig Cox

Sports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.

- General Health -

4 Exercises to Improve Your Vision

By Mo Perry

To reduce tension in your eyes, spend a few minutes every day doing these exercises.

An elderly woman holds several pills in the palm of her hand.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: The Primacy of Pain

By Craig Cox

As the opioid epidemic overtakes the senior set, I’m reminded of how serious pain can overrule any internal debate over the pros and cons of painkillers.

- Aging -

Healthy Heart = Healthy Brain for Seniors?

By Craig Cox

Tending to your cardiovascular health may ward off dementia in seniors, a recent study says.

- Nutrition -

Should You Supplement With Collagen?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

If you opt to supplement with collagen, here are some tips to follow — as well as a primer on decoding labels.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

A Work in Progress

By Bahram Akradi

Instilling healthy habits in the workplace takes effort — even when your business is healthy living.

- Success Stories -

Jessica Tobin’s Success Story

By Jessica Tobin

One woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.

A medical vial of blood sits atop a testosterone test

- Hormones -

The Problem With Testosterone Testing

By Catherine Guthrie

Here are three things to know before you get your testosterone levels checked.

A bulletin board with various paper faces pinned to it

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Does Bliss Require Obliviousness?

By Craig Cox

A new study may explain why geezers tend to be happier than their youthful peers, but it seems that joy can come with a cost.

- Gut Health -

Is It Possible to Take Too Many Probiotics?

By Jon Spayde

If you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.

- Gut Health -

How to Heal a Leaky Gut

By Catherine Guthrie

Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy and avoid leaky gut syndrome.

- Functional Medicine -

ASK THE DOCTOR: The Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet

By Tiffany Lester, MD

The ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, but is it right for you? We asked one of our favorite functional-medicine docs, and here’s what she had to say.

- Nutrition -

6 Nutrients That Support Eye Health

By Mo Perry

Yes, the beta-carotene found in carrots really does support your vision.

- General Health -

Are You Living LOHAS?

By Jennifer Derryberry

Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) may be the most meaningful consumer trend you’ve never heard of. How can you be LOHAS? Here are some tips.

- Fitness Tips -

How to Make Time for Fitness

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Our fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Alzheimer’s?

By Craig Cox

While in no way diminishing the devastation dementia exacts on its victims and those who care for them, visionary experts are forging a new treatment path — one that may yield surprising benefits.