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Brain Power Boosters
Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age
Although it is completely normal to feel like our memories are failing us as we get older, this is not the time to panic. Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous...
More than Skin Deep
Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis
Psoriasis affects approximately 3 percent of the U.S. population. According to Dr. Mark Hyman, founder of the Institute of Functional Medicine, the condition involves terrible suffering from...
Fitness Delivered
Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer
It’s a new year—the perfect opportunity to set positive intentions for a fresh start. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier, but according to research, only...
Hidden Dangers in Pet Food
The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients
Among the many reasons to switch from ultra-processed diets to fresh food for our furry family members, unwanted toxins are high on the list. Because pet food manufacturers are...
Welcoming the Unknown
Tips for Embracing Possibility
Ushering in a brand-new year can be filled with hope, but it can also feel as daunting as a blank sheet of paper. We might pause at the...
Milton Mills
on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet
Milton Mills, M.D., practices internal medicine and critical care in underserved communities in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. He advocates switching to...
End the Mailing Madness
Tips for Cutting Down on Paper Waste
Junk mail is wasteful. In our digital age, email and the internet have become the preferred modes of communication. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we...
The Perils of Plastic Clothing
Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics
Most clothes made today contain plastic. The non-biodegradable polymer is a major component of elastic waistbands and nylon sneakers. But by far, the largest fossil-fuel culprit is...
Health In a Smile
A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children
One of the first things we notice when we meet someone is their smile, so it is easy to understand why children with crowded teeth might be self-conscious when they encounter new people. But the condition is not just...
Merry Brunching
Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes
When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy...
12+ Quick Fixes for Anxiety
Simple Year-Round Strategies for Mental Well-Being
t is an all-too-human experience to have anxiety—feeling fear or apprehension about what might happen. A survival mechanism for our species, it can easily get out of hand in times of uncertainty, morphing from...
Good Vibrations
The Healing Power of Sound
For centuries, humans have employed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zithers to treat illness and vibrations to alleviate mental disorders. Even today...
Planning Your New Year’s Resolutions
Reconnecting with Yourself and Your Personal Power
Making New Year’s resolutions truly can be positive and life changing…if we go about them consciously and with self-love! Many people actually hurt themselves in the...
Pickleball is Booming
Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness
Forget the gherkins and dills this holiday season; there’s another pickle in town. This one offers a great way to get in shape, increase happiness and bond with family and friends. It’s pickleball: a simple-to-learn sport that...
Preventing Sleep Apnea in Children
It’s holiday time. Lots of jokes about how Uncle Joe falls asleep after dinner and snores. Sometimes he seems to stop breathing for a moment and then almost gasps as he snorts. Everyone laughs and turns up the TV. Sound familiar? What if we rolled back...
Board-certified psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and medical director of McLean Southeast Adult Psychiatry and Community Affairs at McLean Hospital, near Boston. He holds a Master...
Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs
Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets
The holidays are a great time to connect with loved ones, including family pets. Although treats bring such joy to their lives, keep in mind that not all foods around the holiday table are...