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Biofeedback is an innovative and proven way to manage stress and optimize mind-body healing. Now, new technologies are making biofeedback more... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Think science news is just for nerds in white lab coats? Think again. Health-related scientific research has come a long way in the past decade... READ ON ...

Gym classes a vanishing. Passive entertainments are multiplying. The country has an out-of-control obesity problem. How can we stop the next... READ ON ...

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Neurotic about your body? For your kids' sake, deal with it. The body burdens of parents are easily passed along – and lived out by... READ ON ...

Tired of feeling blue, or just so-so? Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, PhD, believes you can mentally exercise your way to greater... PRINT EDITION ONLY

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Most of us take our eyesight for granted. But without proper care, nutrition and protection, our eyes are vulnerable to damage and degeneration.... READ ON ...

For storing food and toting beverages, plastics are hard to beat. But not all plastics are right - or safe - for all jobs. READ ON ...

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Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What's good for the planet is good for you! Here's how to make your life a little more eco-friendly. READ ON ...

Don't leave your healthy habits behind when you travel. Here are some strategies for keeping your fitness moving while you are on the move. READ ON ...

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Ready to have your best year ever? Two of the country's top coaches weigh in with advice on getting liftoff for the next phase of your life.... READ ON ...

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