- Nutrition -
What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThis type of farming helps rebuild soil, decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide, and slow climate change.
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- Nutrition -
7 Meat Alternatives
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCWhich plant-based alternative is right for you? From the Impossible Burger to tempeh to homemade veggie burgers, we break down the options.
- Nutrition -
What’s Up With Fake Meat?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCMeat substitutes are everywhere — but they're not all created equal.
- Nutrition -
Bioavailable Buddies
By Julie Brown, MS, RDNLearn how to pair foods to get the most nutrition from your meals.
- Nutrition -
The Importance of Bioavailability
By Julie Brown, MS, RDNYou aren't “what you eat” — you're what you digest and absorb. Our expert reveals how to get the most nutrition from your food.
- Functional Medicine -
Defying Convention
By Heidi WachterExperience Life founding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses the healthy rewards of conscious nonconformity.
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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Integrative Insights
By Henry Emmons, MDOur new columnist explains why our lifestyle choices matter in building resilience — and addressing the growing mental-health crisis.
- Nutrition -
What Are the Differences Between Broth, Stock, and Bone Broth?
By Jon SpaydeBone broth is a staple of the paleo diet. Here's how it differs from regular broth and stock.
- Food Culture -
Revolutionary Act 25: Don’t Fall for Fakery
By Pilar GerasimoProcessed ingredients, sweeteners, and chemical additives inflame your body. Here’s how to keep it real.
- Success Stories -
Beyond the Binge: Eric Dietzius’s Success Story
By Eric DietziusOne man’s journey to move beyond poor health habits — and overcome an undiagnosed eating disorder.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Bridging the Longevity Gap
By Craig CoxA new study shows that rich people are living a lot longer than the poor, but I’m not convinced it’s always about the money.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
By Craig CoxAs men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: All You Need Is Love
By Craig CoxAccording to a Harvard study, the key predictors of a long and healthy life are mostly obvious, unless you believe diet and exercise might make a difference.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Eat Less to Live Longer
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that cutting back on calories can extend your lifespan.
- Success Stories -
Loving What I’ve Got: Jacquelyn Fletcher’s Success Story
By Jacquelyn B. FletcherHow one woman lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for nearly two decades — and counting.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Some Aging Experts Who Actually Get It
By Craig CoxCould it be that conventional medical researchers are beginning to understand the connection between healthy aging and functional medicine?
- Gut Health -
Study Finds Exercise May Boost Gut Health
By Maggie Fazeli FardA new study shows that exercise, along with a diverse diet that includes protein, can help the body's multifaceted microbiome thrive.
- Weight Loss -
The psychological downside of labeling obesity a “disease”
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe American Medical Association's "disease" label appears to boost feelings of self-acceptance among obese people — but it may also undermine weight-loss efforts, a recent study suggests.
- 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.
- Functional Medicine -
Functional Medicine: A Science Whose Time Has Come
By Catherine GuthrieMany people are finding better health solutions with functional medicine, a new model for how to practice medicine and treat chronic disease.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Game-Day Gains
By Craig CoxBy avoiding TV sports on the weekends, I'm probably improving my health.