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Testosterone plays important roles in the body—it’s not just for mucho macho. “T” also contributes to bone density, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, facial and body hair, and the production
Feeding the Brain
“You can’t wink your eye without nutrients being involved, never mind think, remember, learn, or sleep.” So says brain expert Aileen Burford-Mason, author of The Healthy Brain: Optimize Brain Power at
Sport-Related Concussions
We’re slowly coming to recognize that concussions are more than just a knock to the head. We owe it to ourselves, the weekend warriors and parents of young athletes, to stay up to date with the latest
How to Create More Time (Just in Time for the Holidays)
How could another year possibly be coming to a close? I mean, it feels like I just had a birthday…in June. Remember how,
How to Harness the Power of the Present Moment
Life is full of ups and downs. All of us at one stage or another go through challenging times. This is life. But it is i
Spring Cleaning for the Soul
At the end of a long, contemplative winter, you might be itching to clean out the garage or organize your shed—standard spring cleaning activities.
On the other hand, you may have spent the past few m
7 Ways the Whole Life Challenge Can Reduce Stress and Build...
“I’m stressed.”
For most of us, stress was something that used to just come and go. We expected a certain amount of it a
How to Completely Change Your Life (and Not Even Notice)
I don’t naturally eat well. Maintaining a diet free from sugar, artificial ingredients, and bread is not something I wou
Top 6 Kids’ Vitamins and Minerals
Most kids have their share of likes and dislikes when it comes to food. But as long as they’re getting the basic nutrients (with a little help from an easily digestible multi), they’re doing all right
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Over a century ago, two British physicians prescribed fermented foods with friendly bacteria for mood support. The practice didn’t catch on. But modern research suggests they were onto something: the
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A couple of years ago I learned about Sophie Tanner, a 37-year old from Brighton, after a long string of disappointing b
Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level
The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun
