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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.

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 ...

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

The Food-Mood Connection
By Jack Challem, December 2006

Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of... READ ON ...

Health: the New Sex Symbol
By Pilar Gerasimo, December 2006

From the biological basis for attraction to the underpinnings of head-turning good looks - an exploration into the compelling connections... READ ON ...

To the Best of Our Ability
By Joseph Hart, December 2006

From wheelchair marathoners and amputee cyclists to powerfully competitive quadriplegic rugby players, physically challenged athletes are... PRINT EDITION ONLY

The Healing Power of Sound
By Karen Olson, November 2006

From humming to drumming to Tibetan singing bowls – recent research suggests that the influences of certain rhythms, sounds and... READ ON ...

Feed Your Genes
By Jack Challem, November 2006

You know that your genes are central to your health. But did you know that they have their own nutritional needs? Discover how the emerging... READ ON ...

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