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Eager to feel a whole lot better than "okay"? Looking for common-sense advice grounded in the very best medical and scientific research? You’ve come to the right place. We cover everything from the basic body systems that make or break your vitality to the complex influences — like genetics, chronic disease and the environment — that impact your well-being and quality of life.

A Study in Confusion
By Catherine Guthrie, December 2007

For years, sophisticated consumers have relied on the latest clinical trials to guide their health choices, but exactly how reliable are these... READ ON ...

How Exercise Heals
By Susan Gaines, November 2007

Regular physical activity can help us recover more quickly, heal more easily, and get an edge over all kinds of disease and injury. In fact,... READ ON ...

Help Wanted: Health Coach
By Joseph Hart, November 2007

Trained to listen and support, rather than simply dole out advice, health coaches are attracting more attention than ever - from patients... READ ON ...

Living Strong With Cancer
By Catherine Guthrie, November 2007

When an otherwise healthy, fit person who has “done everything right” receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel unfair on many... READ ON ...

Band Practice
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, October 2007

It doesn't take pumping iron or fancy weight machines to get a body of steel. Resistance bands let you do a wide array of safe, effective... READ ON ...

Build a Better Brain
By Sandra Kettle, October 2007

Fitness is more than just losing weight and toning up - it's a whole-body pursuit, one that includes tending to the health of one of your most... READ ON ...

Your Parents, Yourself
By Patrick Downes, October 2007

When your aging parents aren't living as healthfully as you'd like, it can create a stressful situation – for them and you. Here's how to... READ ON ...

The Best Defense
By Alyssa Ford, October 2007

Your immune system works to keep you healthy 24 hours a day. Here's how to help it operate at peak efficiency. PRINT EDITION ONLY

The Path To Endurance
By Kathy Summers, October 2007

There's more to building stamina than increasing your time on the treadmill. Find out how your endurance affects your overall health. READ ON ...

A Better Birth
By Kara Douglass Thom, September 2007

Medical interventions have their place. But simpler, healthier birthing options abound – and they're becoming more popular. Want to... READ ON ...

Apples
By Cary Neff, September 2007

Any way you slice them, they're healthy and delicious! READ ON ...

Good Bacteria Welcome
By Catherine Guthrie, July-August 2007

Find out why some internal bacteria are our pals – and why providing a happy, well-balanced home for them is essential to our vitality and... READ ON ...

Vitality!
By Catherine Guthrie, June 2007

Has modern life depleted your vitality? Here's how to reclaim it. READ ON ...

Little Bugs, Big Trouble
By Catherine Guthrie, May 2007

Parasitic infections are on the rise, but there are plenty of ways to keep the beasts from taking over. READ ON ...

Start Seeing Toxins
By Alyssa Ford, May 2007

Toxic chemicals surround us –often in the places we'd least suspect. Want to protect your body, your home and your world from harmful... READ ON ...

The Shoe for You
By Victoria L. Freeman, PhD, April 2007

Your choice of athletic footwear can make or break your fitness game. It can also influence your risks of injury. Here, some tips on finding the... READ ON ...

The New View of Health
By Experience Life with reporting by Kelly Grace, April 2007

Once perceived as the domain of medical experts tasked with keeping our symptoms at bay, the realm of personal healthcare has expanded. It now... READ ON ...

What I Learned at the Spa
By Kelle Walsh, March 2007

Today's destination spas don't just pamper your body. They expand your horizons – and change your life. READ ON ...

The Mind's Eye
By Patrick Downes, January-February 2007

Relax with guided imagery. READ ON ...

A Change for the Better
By Eliza Thomas, January-February 2007

Meet three people who took on their health and fitness goals - and changed their lives as a result. PRINT EDITION ONLY

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