- Functional Medicine -
How to Prevent Migraines
By Pamela WeintraubNew research offers promising treatments for these extreme headaches.
Health
- Functional Medicine -
The Doctor Is in the House: Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB
By Heidi WachterRangan Chatterjee, MBChB, is on a mission to improve individual well-being and transform the doctor–patient relationship with a simple message: Good health begins at home.
- General Health -
10 Ways to Support Your Liver
By Laine Bergeson BeccoThese ten tips can help prevent — or even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Easy Does It
By Craig CoxAt a certain age, ambition can be counterproductive. But how do you stop striving without losing a sense of purpose? An ancient Chinese sage offers a practical path.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Mind Games
By Craig CoxWill simple absent-mindedness soon be classified as pre-Alzheimer’s?
- Weight Loss -
On Hunger
By Heidi WachterRoxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: All the Money’s Gone
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that a personal financial disaster in middle age or later greases the skids to an early grave, but my own experience argues for a more nuanced view.
- Editor's Note -
Timely Reminders
By Jamie MartinThe motivation to change can come from unexpected places.
- Functional Medicine -
ASK THE DOCTOR: The Pros and Cons of the Ketogenic Diet
By Tiffany Lester, MDThe 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.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Curse of Convenience
By Craig CoxThe labor-saving revolution I recall from my post-WWII childhood has morphed into an identity-sapping movement that threatens to strip meaning from our lives. The elderly, however, may be immune to its allure.
- Gut Health -
Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics
By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDNGood gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.
- General Health -
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
By Jon SpaydeThis essential oil has antibiotic properties, but it’s potent so use cautiously.
- Gut Health -
The Hidden Liver Crisis
By Laine Bergeson BeccoNonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to a third of Americans, taking a toll on our collective health. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can turn it around.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Another Low-Cal Con?
By Craig CoxThe latest in a series of studies suggesting that cutting calories will extend your lifespan has this geezer heading back to the kitchen for seconds.
- Nutrition -
Make a Salt Swap
By Experience Life StaffFour things to keep in mind the next time you shop for salt.
- Gut Health -
Constipated? Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Things Moving
By Catherine GuthrieChronic constipation affects millions of Americans. Here are some tips to help.
- Aging -
On Dying Well
By Heidi WachterA pioneering palliative-care expert shares his insights on the power of finding peace and possibility at the end of life.
- Sleep -
Better Sleep, Better Marriage?
By Heidi WachterHow much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
- Beauty -
How to Avoid Toxins in Your Toothpaste: 12 Ingredients to Ditch Now
By Mark Burhenne, DDSPlus: Why You Should Make Your Own Toothpaste
- Aging -
Heart-Healthy Exercise: By the Numbers
By Michael DregniJust how good is exercise for the heart? Here are the numbers.
- Gut Health -
The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit
By Max LugavereIn his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.