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7 Ways to Teach Your Daughter Body Positivity

By Meg Boggs

Body-positive athlete Meg Boggs talks about the ramifications of diet culture — and how she is making sure her daughter grows up to be confident and empowered.

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The Alternative Baking Pantry

By Robin Asbell

Try these flour alternatives in place of wheat flour, as well as these egg and sweetener alternatives.

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7 Tips for Conserving Clothing

By Katie Dohman

Stop fast fashion in its tracks by preserving what’s already in your closet.

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How Does the Body Process Alcohol?

By Mo Perry

Here’s the nitty-gritty on exactly how your body processes that glass of red wine.

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How Do Hormones Influence Alcohol Tolerance?

By Mo Perry

Estrogen levels can influence how quickly we metabolize alcohol. Here’s how.

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How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

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How Does Alcohol Tolerance Change as We Age?

By Mo Perry

As we get older, we process alcohol less efficiently. Here’s why.

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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

By Kara Douglass Thom

The first step is listening with empathy and openness.

A sick woman in bed holds her head in her hands.

Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

By Michael Dregni

How to tell them apart during influenza season and the ongoing pandemic.

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Can Massage Soothe Pain?

By Mo Perry

Massage can lower cortisol levels and enhance dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, all of which helps with pain relief.

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Gender-Identity Terminology

By Amy C. Waninger

10 terms to know when it comes to gender identity, including “genderqueer,” “assigned gender,” and “gender confirmation.”

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Can Massage Help Ease Anxiety and Depression?

By Mo Perry

Stimulating the peripheral nerves with massage can switch the nervous system into rest-and-relaxation mode.

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The Connection Between Sugar and Cancer Metabolism

By Catherine Guthrie

Sugar is the top food to avoid when it comes to cancer, according to an integrative oncologist at the University of California San Francisco.

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4 Plant-Based Thanksgiving Side Dishes

By Maddie Augustin

Try these veggie side dishes at your next holiday gathering.

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Fit-for-Life Training

By Michael Dregni

The keys to working out as we get older? Build slowly, allow enough time for recovery, and be kind to yourself.

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11 Massage Modalities

By Mo Perry

From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.

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Foods to Eat — and Avoid — During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie

Use nutrition to help protect — and fortify — a weakened immune system during cancer treatment.

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6 Tips to Start Working Out — at Any Age

By Michael Dregni

Here are six ways to get over the mental barriers to working out.

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Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?

By Mo Perry

Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.

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4 Foods to Wake Up Taste Buds During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie

Nourishing yourself while undergoing treatment can be tricky. These foods might help whet your appetite.

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