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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.

Energy Crisis
By Jennifer Barrett, December 2004

Is your body experiencing an energy shortage? Learn how your system creates and uses energy and you'll have a better shot at ramping up... READ ON ...

Getting to Sleep
By Catherine Guthrie, November 2004

It's the first thing to go when we're stressed. It's the last thing we get when we're busy. But not sleeping enough can lead our bodies into... READ ON ...

Laugh, Cry, Lift
By Victoria L. Freeman, PhD, October 2004

Have you ever had a profound emotional experience during your workout and not understood why? Here's a scientific look at what's behind... READ ON ...

Bravery In Action
By Jennifer Barrett, October 2004

How three people conquered physical and emotional pain to regain their former fitness. READ ON ...

Making Health a Household Word
By Kathyrn C. Kukula, September 2004

What does it take to change the eating and fitness habits of an entire family? In the case of the Quades, it took the example of one very... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Bye-Bye, Baby Weight
By Stacey Colino, September 2004

Those darn celebrity moms make it look effortless, but dropping post-delivery pounds can be challenging. Here's what to expect, what to do, and... READ ON ...

Fighting Inflammation
By Catherine Guthrie, July-August 2004

Some aging factors are beyond our control, but one of the biggest - inflammation - needn't be. Here's how you can extinguish the flames of... READ ON ...

Power Aging
By Dimity McDowell, July-August 2004

Who says you can't get better with age? All you need is a little foresight, the right attitude and the will to do the work. READ ON ...

Finding Your Focus
By Michael Gerrish, MS, June 2004

Are your efforts to get in shape being distracted by Attention Deficit Disorder? READ ON ...

On the Bright Side
By Jennifer Barrett, June 2004

We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there's increasing evidence that blocking out all the sun's rays can be equally... READ ON ...

Refresh Your Feet
By Stephanie L. Tourles, June 2004

Rub them, buff them, slather them in cream: When your feet are healthy and strong, your entire body stands to benefit. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Demystifying Detox
By Jane Alexander, May 2004

Detoxing is all the rage these days. But what's the right way to approach it? Here's everything you need to know to lose your toxins without... READ ON ...

Worth Its Weight? The Debate About Birth Control and Weight Gain
By Susan Perry, May 2004

If you use a hormonal method of birth control, you may gain weight. Then again, you may not. Your doctor can't tell you. In fact, you could be... READ ON ...

Little Gland, Big Trouble
By Elizabeth Larsen, April 2004

Meet your thyroid, a delicate little gland located at the front of your throat. It controls how every cell in your body turns food and oxygen... READ ON ...

Baked or Fried: Acrylamide?
By Alison Levitt, MD, March 2004

Acrylamide, a cancer-causing agent, has shown up in a variety of fried foods, but also in healthier baked and roasted items, including... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Weight Loss 101
By Eric Neuhaus, January-February 2004

Feel like you're failing at weight loss? Forever stuck in the remedial class? Don't despair! Here's the study guide you need to make the... READ ON ...

Kicking Candida
By Elizabeth Larsen, January-February 2004

Some see it as a fad diagnosis. Others see it as the culprit behind a vast array of common, sometimes debilitating, health woes. Just about... READ ON ...

Action Plan 2004: Resolutions Reconsidered
by Pilar Gerasimo, January-February 2004

For this year's Resolutions Workshop, we gathered up four of our favorite personal-development experts and asked them to weigh in with how... READ ON ...

Emotional Biochemistry
By Clara Beacon, November-December 2003

Like it or not, emotions share some very real biochemical links with your nervous, endocrine, immune and digestive systems. Isn't it time you... READ ON ...

Grant Yourself Immunity
By Dr. Elson Haas, November-December 2003

Your body's rapid-response defenses protect you from millions of would-be invaders daily. Here's how you can help your immune system do its... READ ON ...

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