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3 Ways to Communicate More Assertively
Learn to say no — plus two more ways to communicate more directly.
WELCOME TO WELLNESS: Latham Thomas
How this wellness advocate, birth coach, and yogi is bringing wellness to marginalized communities.
6 Tips for Cooking With More Mushrooms
Make the most of your mushrooms with these six tips.
5 Tips to Interpret Food Studies
How can we cut through all the confusion and figure out what information is reliable? Experts offer these five guidelines.
The Connection Between Alcohol and Insomnia
Here’s how that nightcap contributes to sleepless nights.
PUMPING IRONY: O Lucky Man!
I’ve never won a contest of any sort in my life, so when I got word that I’d been chosen to receive a COVID vaccine, I figured there must be some mistake.
WELCOME TO WELLNESS: Lauren Ash
How this wellness advocate and founder of Black Girl in OM is bringing wellness to marginalized communities.
Should I Breathe Through My Nose or My Mouth?
Chronic mouth breathing can create problems — here’s why.
8 Tips for Using Frozen Fruits and Veggies
Get more plants in your diet with veggies from the freezer — minus the sogginess and mushiness.
WELCOME TO WELLNESS: Resmaa Menakem, MSW, SEP, LICSW
How this therapist, trauma specialist, and author of My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Path to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies is bringing wellness — and healing — to marginalized communities.
The Connection Between Caffeine and Insomnia
If you struggle with insomnia, you might want to cool it on the coffee. Here’s why.
6 Breathing Techniques
Ancient wisdom and recent research show that how we breathe can enhance our athletic performance and overall well-being. Try these six breathing exercises.
The Connection Between Hormones and Insomnia
How estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid levels can affect your sleep.
PUMPING IRONY: A Deafening Silence
Four years have passed since Congress ordered the FDA to draft guidelines allowing the sale of affordable over-the-counter hearing aids. For the millions of hearing-impaired seniors, the agency’s response speaks volumes.
PUMPING IRONY: Pedaling Through the Next Pandemic
I’m not the only geezer trying to get back in shape after COVID-19 derailed my preferred fitness routine. A renowned British physician warns of a looming “deconditioning pandemic” among the elderly.
PUMPING IRONY: A Perilous Prescription?
Cannabis-based medicine is gaining popularity among seniors coping with chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. But the research is sparse and the potential side effects worrisome.
Understanding the COVID Vaccines
Three functional-medicine doctors answer key questions about the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
32 Ways to Kick Your Coffee-Break Habit
Are you too dependent on your afternoon coffee? Here are better ways to break up the day.
16 Phytonutrient Superstars
From allicin to zeaxanthin, here are some of the key phytonutrients you need.
PUMPING IRONY: A Discriminating Virus?
Why has COVID-19 claimed such a disproportionate share of lives in nursing homes with predominantly minority populations? New research suggests it may be a natural consequence of a highly segregated industry.
PUMPING IRONY: Digital Detours on the Road to Vaccination
With computer access and capabilities often standing in the way of elderly Americans trying to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, a little patience — and perspective — can really come in handy.