Health

Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.

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How to Stretch and Roll Away Your Aches and Pains
Aging

How to Stretch and Roll Away Your Aches and Pains

Karl Knopf, EdD | October 7, 2020

Stretching your muscles is as vital as aerobic exercise and weight training. Here, easy stretches for your neck, back, shoulders, hips, feet, more.

Finding Natural Relief for SIBO
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Finding Natural Relief for SIBO

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | October 3, 2020

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can be the root cause of excessive gas and alternating constipation and diarrhea. The diet and more to get your insides healthy.

How to Get Trauma Out of Your Body and Truly Heal
Mental Health

How to Get Trauma Out of Your Body and Truly Heal

Bessel van der Kolk, MD | September 15, 2020

Trauma—from rape, abusive parents, combat an accident, etc.—harms your body and your brain. Here are four methods proven to help you heal.

When Menopause Causes Arthritis…How to Ease the Pain and Get Back to Life
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

When Menopause Causes Arthritis…How to Ease the Pain and Get Back to Life

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | September 5, 2020

Occasional discomfort in hand joints progressed so that daily tasks—typing, cooking, carrying groceries—were painful. Here’s the way to relief.

The Secret to Successful Aging
Aging

The Secret to Successful Aging

Daniel J. Levitin, PhD | September 1, 2020

Successful aging is the ability to take pleasure from things that you enjoy, to discover new things, and to live…

Too Busy to Exercise? Fidget-cisers Can Help Anytime, Anywhere

Too Busy to Exercise? Fidget-cisers Can Help Anytime, Anywhere

Denise Austin | August 14, 2020

You can improve fitness and muscle tone in the midst of activities you’re already doing—whether at your desk, in your kitchen or in line at the store.

Why Do I Need to Wear a Heart Monitor for So Long?
Heart

Why Do I Need to Wear a Heart Monitor for So Long?

Erin D. ­Michos, MD, MHS | July 29, 2020

If you’re having palpitations or other unexplained heart symptoms, wearing a Holter monitor can help detect the cause. Here, details on the process…

Natural Therapies That Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Natural Therapies That Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Michael Edson, MS, LAc | July 29, 2020

Medication has long been a mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Now we know essential oils and acupuncture can help ease symptoms naturally…

Why Do I Feel Full So Fast?
Digestive

Why Do I Feel Full So Fast?

Henry Parkman, MD | July 29, 2020

If you feel full before you’ve even finished your meal, your stomach is telling you something. Read on for the possible causes…

Strength Training After 50: Six Simple Exercises to Get Started

Strength Training After 50: Six Simple Exercises to Get Started

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD | July 29, 2020

If you work up a sweat with cardio, don’t assume you’re getting all the exercise you need. Here are six essential simple strength-training moves…

To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | July 4, 2020

Fascia, which connects muscles, organs and bones, affects chronic pain, posture and movement. Here, the best exercises and therapies for fascial health.

Make your blood tests virtually pain-free

Make your blood tests virtually pain-free

Dennis J. Ernst, MT | July 1, 2020

If the thought of getting a blood test fills you with dread, you may be surprised to learn that, when…

Popular drugs that can lead to eye problems
Eye Health

Popular drugs that can lead to eye problems

Theresa M. Cooney, MD | July 1, 2020

When your doctor writes you a prescription for, say, a blood pressure medication, a drug for prostate problems or even…

Medicine Made by Bees! How Honey, Pollen and Propolis Can Help You Heal
Wellness

Medicine Made by Bees! How Honey, Pollen and Propolis Can Help You Heal

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 30, 2020

Bee products such as honey, pollen and propolis are good medicine. Here’s how to use them to treat coughs, sore throats, allergies, wounds and more…