- General Health -
The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
American Heart Association
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Down and Carry On
By Craig CoxThe Medical-Pharmaceutical Complex has been elevating my blood pressure for years by trying to convince me that the systolic readings produced in my doctor’s office matter. New research renders that argument moot.
- Aging -
New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Experts Weigh In
By Courtney HelgoeWe asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here's what they had to say.
- Nutrition -
Is Salt Bad for You — Or Not?
By Experience Life StaffDoes restricting sodium intake cause more problems than it solves?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: No Pressure
By Craig CoxGeezers facing ever stricter demands to lower their blood pressure might want to look beyond the American medical-pharmaceutical complex for guidance.
- Family/Friends -
Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredFour revolutionary school programs are teaching kids how to take care of their physical health as well as their social-emotional well-being.
- Nutrition -
The Omega Balance
By Julie KendrickA guide to understanding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how they influence your health.
- Functional Medicine -
The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle
By Courtney HelgoeWhy the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
- Nutrition -
How to Choose Seafood That’s Nutritious, Sustainable — and Safe
By Matthew KadeyFinding seafood you can feel good about eating is a challenge. This guide will help you make healthier, more sustainable choices.
- Fitness Tips -
Fitness: The New Vital Sign
By Craig CoxWhy your aerobic-fitness levels may be just as important to your health as your blood pressure.
- Nutrition -
Sweet News About Food Labels
By Catherine GuthrieNext year, the FDA will require food manufacturers to disclose added sugars on nutrition labels. Learn why it's a big win for your health.
- Fitness Tips -
Expert Answers: Why You Get Winded Climbing Stairs
By Heidi WachterThere's a reason walking up a flight of stairs is challenging — even for fit individuals. Here's what the research tells us.
- Functional Medicine -
Rethinking Heart Health
By Anjula RazdanThink you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.
- Nutrition -
FDA Proposes Listing Added Sugar to the Nutrition Facts Label
By Heidi WachterThe revised changes would be a sweet victory for health advocates and place beverage manufacturers in a sticky situation.
- Nutrition -
Sugar — not fat — increases risk of heart disease death, new study finds
By Maggie Fazeli FardNew research adds to growing evidence that sugar is connected to numerous health woes, including cardiovascular disease.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
By Craig CoxThe medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
- Nutrition -
Shaking Out the Truth About Salt
By the Experience Life TeamWe’re all being told to reduce our sodium intake. But some experts argue that we aren’t getting the whole story — about why salt may not be the killer we’ve been told, and where the real dangers may lie.
- Nutrition -
A Big Fat Mistake
By Jack ChallemNew research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts agree that refined carbs pose a much greater danger.
- Nutrition -
Sugar Shock
By Catherine GuthrieThe average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth isn’t just making us fat - it’s triggering all kinds of inflammation, fueling chronic diseases and even increasing our risks of cancer.