One in two Americans is suffering from diabesity, and most of them don’t even know it. Why? Because most doctors are not trained to treat the single biggest chronic disease in America. The good news? Diabesity can be prevented, treated and reversed. Dr. Mark Hyman explains how.
Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing pain and inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety. Find out about the practical benefits of bodywork — and what’s in it for you.
Worrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
Discover how cultivating an inquiring mind can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
Break a habit. Achieve a goal. Transform your life. Here’s a look at the six parts of Prochaska’s stages of change.
Millions of people suffer thyroid problems without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve thyroid dysfunction your doctor might miss.
They’re essential to energy, focus, vitality, and metabolism. And yet most of us have no idea how our mitochondria work. Here’s how to tune up your body’s quadrillions of “energy factories” and avoid mitochondrial dysfunction.
“Computer vision syndrome” is an actual thing. Here are some tips to protect your eyes when using screens.
Experts answer 13 questions about vision and explain how to take better care of your eyes.
When critical illness strikes, elderly patients often have less control over their treatment options than they would prefer. Recent research — and my own experience — suggests that better communication could create better outcomes.
Barbara Ehrenreich’s new book has me marveling at the capricious nature of the dystopian body.
Forget cutting calories and skipping meals. Try these tips to boost your energy levels.
In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging.
Being on high alert for too long can put you into adrenal overdrive. Learn how to shift from fight-or-flight mode into calmer states that help your body recover.
Well-being is not simply the result of good genes or good luck, says pioneering researcher Richard Davidson, PhD. It’s a skill we can cultivate.
Look and feel better, sure. But also think better, smell better, give better, love better, live better, be better.
Life-changing, assumption-challenging takeaways from Ellen Langer’s classic studies on mindful aging.
A new study suggests a variation on the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
One more great reason to start strength training now: Older adults with more muscle mass live longer.
A three-step approach to upgrading your health — and your life — for the long haul.
New research shows the importance of physical activity for brain health.