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PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Doctor in the House?
By Craig CoxA dwindling supply of geriatricians offers few options for elderly patients who are often ill served by physicians who are not trained to treat them.
Health
- Stress Relief -
Sabbatical Stories
By Karen OlsonSabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.
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A Closer Look at Eye Health
By Mo PerryExperts answer 13 questions about vision and explain how to take better care of your eyes.
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Behind the Scenes With Scott Harrison (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with charity: water founder Scott Harrison to learn what inspired him to serve others.
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Charting a New Course: Scott Harrison
By Heidi WachterHere’s what inspired Scott Harrison to bring clean drinking water to millions of people worldwide.
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PUMPING IRONY: Mixed Messages
By Craig CoxBummed out by my painful recovery from an overambitious workout, I find myself slightly perplexed by a new study suggesting that exercise eases depression.
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PUMPING IRONY: Wake Me When It’s Over
By Craig CoxWith winter delivering a series of knockout blows, my interest in hibernation gets a boost from an unexpected source.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Helping Hand
By Craig CoxI haven’t yet reached the point where my eroding capabilities are threatening independent living, but it’s good to know there may be help on the way — eventually.
- Functional Medicine -
Antibiotics Won’t Treat Your Cold
By Michael DregniDoctors continue to prescribe antibiotics for colds and flu even though they can’t cure them.
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10 Tips to Help Your Body Rest and Repair
By Aviva Romm, MDFunctional-medicine doc Aviva Romm’s replenish-repair kit helps bring your hormones into balance.
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How Your Hormones Affect Weight Loss
By Jonathan BailorIn his new book, The Setpoint Diet, New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Bailor talks about how to balance your hormones and lose weight naturally.
- Aging -
How to Choose the Best Shoes for Your Feet
By Lauren BedoskyHere are some tips to pick the best shoes for foot health.
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PUMPING IRONY: Driven to Distraction
By Craig CoxA royal collision sparked renewed debate over elderly drivers and public safety, but I understand completely why geezers refuse to give up their keys.
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Having Trouble Losing Weight? It Might Be Your Thyroid
By Laine Bergeson BeccoMany thyroid conditions go undiagnosed, but a properly functioning thyroid is key to maintaining a healthy weight.
- Beauty -
9 Supplements for Healthy Skin
By Chrystle FiedlerThese key supplements can help tackle a variety of skin conditions.
- General Health -
The Flu Shot and You: 10 Questions Answered
By Kara Douglass ThomHere’s what you need to know about the influenza vaccine.
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PUMPING IRONY: Invasion of the Robots
By Craig CoxWith the aging population far outpacing the resources of caregivers, robotics seems to be a plausible solution — until you consider the consequences.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Good Death?
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that killing off neurons in our aging brains might prevent, rather than invite, Alzheimer’s. Personal experience suggests it may be more complicated than that.
- Gut Health -
How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress
By Heidi WachterPioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.
- Gut Health -
Is A2 Milk Better for You?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoA2 milk is a cow’s milk that is growing in popularity. But is it truly easier on your gut than regular milk?
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How Insomnia Leads to Weight Gain
By Heidi WachterChronic stress that keeps you up at night can increase the production of fat cells.