October 2015: Technology & Health
Coming of Age in a High-Tech Era
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The personal technologies that surround us are ubiquitous and automatic. They have come, in many ways, to define our lives.
Kids & Digital Dementia
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Research shows our growing use of digital devices can affect sleep quality, obesity risk, aggressive behavior and "digital dementia".
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
Another Case for Going Gluten-Free
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Is gluten sensitivity — without diagnosed celiac disease — a myth? A new study says no.
Twins & Fitness
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What happens to the health of identical twins who have very different exercise habits?
What to Try Now: BreakFree
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Are you too addicted to your smartphone? Breakfree is an app that can help!
Healing by Design: Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH
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By blending compassion with neuroscience, behavior-change expert Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH is shaping the future of health improvement.
How to Take a Nap
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A little preparation can help you reap the restorative benefits of a midday rest.
The Workout: New Twists on Old Faves
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Get strong, build power, and burn fat on your go-to cardio machine.
There are as many atoms in a single molecule of your DNA as there are stars in the typical galaxy. We are, each of us, a little universe.
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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
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Pioneering neurobiologist Daniel J. Siegel, MD, explains how we can train our brains to improve our well-being.
Revolutionary Act 15: Raise Your Sights
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Don't get sucked in by obsessions with six-pack abs and buns of steel. Don't play "compare the bodies." Fulfill your best-self vision.
When the Internet Turns Ugly
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Cyberbullying is designed to trigger stress and anxiety. Here’s how to keep your cool when things heat up online.
Intentional Computing
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Do you control your devices or do they control you? A more conscious approach can help you get the most out of technology.
Turf Wars
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How special interests concoct “grassroots” movements online, mobilizing mobs that help shape the public conversation about health.
The Functional-Medicine Matrix
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Discover the simple tools progressive practitioners use to dig beyond diagnoses and treat root causes effectively.
Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story
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How one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
A Walk on the Wild Side
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A human “rewilding” retreat helps a longtime city dweller face her fears, relinquish control, and rediscover what sparks her joy.
Making Sense of SNPs
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Small genetic variations can have a big influence on your health — and affect your nutritional needs, too.
Cooking Chemistry
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Learn how to sauté, sear, and braise like a pro — and bring out the best in your food, simply.
How to Sear With Chef Alan Bergo (Video)
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Alan Bergo, executive chef of The Salt Cellar in St. Paul, Minn., shows Experience Life senior director of content Jamie Martin how to sear scallops in this how-to video.
The Dark Side of Food Science
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Technology can make your meals fun or forbidding. It’s important to know the difference — and to have a choice in the matter.
Individualized Weight Loss
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Conventional weight-loss strategies often fail because they don’t account for a host of intersecting factors that are unique in each of us. Here are the variables that matter most — and why.
Behind the Scenes With Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH (Video)
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The behavior-change expert shares insights from her research at our cover shoot.
ReWild (Video)
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Our city-dwelling staff writer takes a walk on the wild side to connect with nature and herself.
Staying Human in the Digital Age: Q&A With Manoush Zomorodi
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The podcast host and author shares her top insights on maintaining a healthy relationship with technology.
5 Strategies for Using Technology Mindfully (Infographic)
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Simple ways to help you become more mindful when using technology.
Cooking Chemistry (Video)
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Watch as executive chef Alan Bergo of The Salt Cellar in St. Paul, Minn., demos techniques of braising, searing, and sautéing.
How to Sauté With Chef Alan Bergo (Video)
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Alan Bergo, executive chef of The Salt Cellar in St. Paul, Minn., shows Experience Life senior director of content Jamie Martin how to sauté cauliflower in this how-to video.
How to Braise With Chef Alan Bergo (Video)
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Alan Bergo, executive chef of The Salt Cellar in St. Paul, Minn., shows Experience Life senior director of content Jamie Martin how to braise kale in this how-to video
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