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Why Alcoholic Beverages May Receive a New Risk Label
A recent advisory report is calling for alcoholic beverages to carry a cancer warning label. Here’s what we know.
Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is More Important Than BMI
According to a recent study, a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness — which is measured by their VO2 max — plays a much more significant role in determining health risks than bodyweight. Here’s why.
Sunglasses: More Than Just a Cool Accessory
Wearing sunglasses isn’t just about style — they’re a crucial line of defense for protecting your vision. Here’s what to look for when choosing your next pair.
How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power
Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.
PUMPING IRONY: A Cup of Confusion
Recent research has cooled the once-hot debate over coffee’s effects on our health and longevity, but questions remain about how much is enough — or too much — and why drinking it black is better.
Can Microdosing Support Mental Health?
Psilocybin “magic mushrooms” have long been considered a route to expanded consciousness. Researchers are now exploring how tiny doses might help manage depression and anxiety.
How Exercise Can Support Sobriety
Discover how exercise can improve mental health and help support a sober lifestyle as well.
I’m Pregnant. How Much Iodine Do I Need?
If you’re pregnant or nursing, here’s what you need to know about iodine intake.
5 Tips for Starting to Move for Mental Health
Initiating an exercise routine when you’re struggling with your mental health can be difficult. Experts offer advice for overcoming inertia.
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Sleep
Napping is a perfectly healthy habit for seniors, except when it’s not.
How to Eat After Surgery to Support Recovery
A post-surgery diet can support your body through the healing process.
How to Break Up With Your Therapist
A good working relationship with your therapist is key to successful treatment. So how can you tell if your therapist is right for you? And if they aren’t, how do you end the relationship?
How Exercise Can Help Heal Trauma
Discover how trauma-therapy exercise can support healing and improve mental well-being.
What You Need to Know About the Male Pelvic Floor
Some of the most vexing health problems for men — including urological, reproductive, and orthopedic issues — can be traced to pelvic-floor dysfunction. Here’s how to keep this foundational set of muscles strong and healthy.
The Hidden Risk of Relying on Exercise for Mental Well-Being
Exercise is great for mental health, but is it your only coping tool? Learn why it’s not enough — and the importance of building a stronger support system.
The Benefits of Cold Therapy
If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.
How Exercise Combats Loneliness
Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health — and it can also expand your social circle. Discover how.
How Exercise Fosters Creativity
Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health — and it can help jump-start your creativity too. Learn more.
What Does It Mean to Decolonize Therapy?
Known as The Rage Doctor, clinical psychologist Jennifer Mullan encourages us all to understand how colonialism influences our mental, spiritual, and physical health.
Redefining Obesity
Rather than looking just at a person’s weight, some progressive healthcare providers are seeking to identify obesity by its metabolic effects.
Why Bone Health Matters — No Matter Your Age
Learn about the factors that influence bone health and what we can all do, no matter our age, to maintain or improve it.