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The #1 Way to Live Longer
(No Diets or Exercise Needed)

The research data just continues to grow. Volunteering (even as little as one hour a week) can slow down your “biological aging,” especially as you get chronologically older and after you retire. 1...

Fun Aromatherapy Gifts for Mom

It’s almost Mother’s Day. Time again to choose between a set of pretty pajamas or a pre-packaged cosmetic gift box. If that sounds like an assignment too drab to tackle one more time, how about giv...

Swim, Cry, Hug a Tree: 3 Curious Ways to Stop Nagging Pain

Pain reminds us how perfectly our body is supposed to work. Because when even a small part of it starts to hurt, the nagging discomfort feels like a betrayal. Truthfully, we might be better off foc...

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Is Menopause Hereditary?

Do genes influence menopause? In recent years, this has become a popular focus in medical research. Evidently, the short answer is yes: heredity does play a key role. It helps predict the onset age...

Wimp or Warrior? Test Your Pain Tolerance

Test your own pain tolerance by answering the questions below and adding up your score. Check all answer options that apply. You might need a pen and paper. I identify as: ⎕  a woman (2 pts.)⎕  ...

Snooze Your Way to a Stronger Immune System

Life can get hectic. Amid the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to push sleep to the bottom of your priority list. Do this too often, though, and you can quickly find yourself suffering from sleep depri...

The Science of Beauty Sleep: How Sleep Impacts Your Skin and Hair

Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you cranky. It's bad for your whole body. For starters, repeated lack of good quality sleep can cause nasty skin problems and seriously damage your hair. Check o...

6 Ways Getting Naked Makes You Healthier

What if I told you there are real, true health benefits to getting naked – frequently. Actually, the research is pretty conclusive. Time spent in the buff really does contribute to better emotional...

Asleep at the Plate: The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain

I don't know about you, but as I age, I experience more and more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. I’d wager I get about 6 hours of sleep a night. (And not consecutive hours, either.) Turn...