- Aging -
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
By Jon SpaydeOnly if you don’t get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
Health
- Editor's Note -
Clear Intent
By Jamie MartinWhen we start viewing wellness as a way of life, we can see past the latest fads and quick fixes.
- Aging -
Strength Training for Your Feet
By Lauren BedoskyImproving strength and mobility in your feet can help alleviate pain, boost athletic performance, and enhance your quality of life.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: An Empty-Nest Holiday
By Craig CoxWhen our adult daughter vetoed a longtime Christmas Eve tradition, we were forced to acknowledge all the other ways we can celebrate the season.
- Weight Loss -
9 Missing Links to Weight Loss
By Laine Bergeson BeccoThese often-overlooked factors can help you achieve — and sustain — a healthy weight.
- Nutrition -
What to Eat for Healthy Skin
By Chrystle FiedlerYour skin’s appearance is a reflection of your inner health. Learn what to eat and what to avoid for a healthy complexion.
- Yoga -
Mindful Healing: Q&A With Yoga Instructor and Meditation Coach Keith Mitchell
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlChanging his mindset — and his career — through yoga has helped the Light It Up Foundation cofounder discover a new path forward.
- Sleep -
How to Treat the Common Cold
By Christine SchrumHere are a few tips to nudge a cold out the door.
- Nutrition -
Keeping It Simple: Sarah Wilson
By Heidi WachterAuthor and minimalist Sarah Wilson shares how simplicity makes life sweeter and change easier.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Get Out Much Anymore
By Craig CoxNew research suggests my reluctance to venture out to cultural events may make me prone to depression.
- Food Culture -
DIY Beauty Using Apple-Cider Vinegar
By Elizabeth MillardMake your own skin toner, deodorant, nail soak, and more using apple-cider vinegar.
- Gut Health -
The Healing Arthritis Protocol
By Susan BlumFunctional-medicine doc Susan Blum, MD, outlines her basic plan to treat arthritis.
- Brain/Mental Health -
6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
By Jill Metzler PattonSeasonal affective disorder can make a stressful time of year even harder. Here’s how to offset the symptoms of SAD.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Attention, Please
By Craig CoxRecent research aims to explain why the aging brain is more distractible.
- Aging -
Exercise Now, Avoid Depression Later
By Kaelyn RileyWhy midlife fitness may reduce the risks of depression later in life.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: In the Dark About Sleeplessness
By Craig CoxI may not be the best person to suggest that light pollution is keeping seniors awake.
- Nutrition -
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
- Aging -
Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Joints
By Susan BlumA leading functional-medicine physician explains her gut-healing protocol for overcoming arthritis.
- General Health -
When Should I Get a Mole Examined?
By Jon SpaydeIf your mole changes in terms of size, symmetry, color, or border, it’s time to see a doctor.
- Happiness -
The Upside of Anger
By Alexandra Smith, LPCCSometime, a burst of anger can be productive and have health benefits.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Problematic Pills
By Craig CoxHospitals are commonly sending their elderly patients home with prescription drugs that do more harm than good.