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Little-Known Ways to Get a Cheaper Price on Your Prescription

Little-Known Ways to Get a Cheaper Price on Your Prescription

Millions of Americans skip or stretch medications because of cost. There are cheaper options, but only if the patient knows where to look.

11d
These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed

These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed

People who return from death don't just believe differently, they live differently, and with a change that rarely fades.

18d
What Your Brain Looks Like When You Hate Someone

What Your Brain Looks Like When You Hate Someone

Lovers overlook flaws, while haters manufacture them.

22d
How to Get Off the Pill Train–Safely

How to Get Off the Pill Train–Safely

Many prescriptions are meant for short-term use–not a lifetime. Without guidance, patients often remain on them unnecessarily for years.

32d
Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation

Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation

Phones and technology, so mundane in our lives, may be quietly robbing us of things we didn’t know we needed—until stepping away.

37d
The 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Filling a New Prescription

The 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Filling a New Prescription

If you know what to ask, you can make sure you get the drugs you need and avoid the problems that millions suffer.

46d
Mitochondrial Dysfunction: An Underlying Driver of Autism and What May Help

Mitochondrial Dysfunction: An Underlying Driver of Autism and What May Help

Scientists have known about the mitochondria-autism link since 1985.

50d
Meridians: How a Myriad of Symptoms Result From Blockages in Your Body

Meridians: How a Myriad of Symptoms Result From Blockages in Your Body

Your body has rivers of energy running through it. Keeping them clear is essential to maintain a healthy mind and body.

51d
When 1 Medication Turns Into Many—and How to Prevent It

When 1 Medication Turns Into Many—and How to Prevent It

One drug can lead to another. Doctors call it a prescribing cascade—and it often begins in predictable moments.

57d
4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse

4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse

From small gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to embrace the season

58d
Step Outside, America

Step Outside, America

Spring is here—have you come out of hibernation? Put down your phone, get outside, and enjoy the benefits of sunlight, movement, and time in nature.

60d
Protect Your Body’s Biological Reserve for Health and Longevity

Protect Your Body’s Biological Reserve for Health and Longevity

Human life unfolds as a delicate balance of consuming and conserving vital essence.

65d
Your Skin Has Natural Sunscreen, and How to Tap Into It

Your Skin Has Natural Sunscreen, and How to Tap Into It

Dermatologists have long recommended daily sunscreen, but some researchers say gradual spring sun exposure may help the skin build its own natural protection. 

67d
Foraging: Your Guide to Reconnecting With Nature

Foraging: Your Guide to Reconnecting With Nature

Expert advice on identifying edible wild plants and mushrooms, where to look, and how to get started one plant at a time.

68d
Certain Nutrients May Help Autistic Kids, Here’s Why

Certain Nutrients May Help Autistic Kids, Here’s Why

Children with autism seem to have a higher need for nutrients. Though when it comes down to specifics, every child is different.

68d
Your Mind Has a Mirror. Here’s What’s Clouding It and How to Clear It

Your Mind Has a Mirror. Here’s What’s Clouding It and How to Clear It

The inner “mirror of life” reflects everything happening within a person.

72d
Birding: A Hobby That Gives a ‘Euphoric Effect’ and Relieves Anxiety

Birding: A Hobby That Gives a ‘Euphoric Effect’ and Relieves Anxiety

Research has found that bird-watching can alleviate anxiety and loneliness, sharpen cognition, and boost well-being.

76d
The 5 Elements Show How Emotions Ripple Through the Body

The 5 Elements Show How Emotions Ripple Through the Body

The five elements are dynamic phases in a cycle of support and regulation.

79d
Awaken Your Senses: 5 Ways to Bring Spring Into Your Home

Awaken Your Senses: 5 Ways to Bring Spring Into Your Home

Springtime is a time of rejuvenation and reawakening, for nature as well as our senses. Creativity helps to spark spring health benefits.

80d
Nature’s Twin Energies That Explain Why You Get Sick

Nature’s Twin Energies That Explain Why You Get Sick

Traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses the root cause of illness by understanding the balance of two fundamental energies.

93d
1 in 3 People Use Alternative Treatments—How to Choose What’s Best for You

1 in 3 People Use Alternative Treatments—How to Choose What’s Best for You

When conventional medicine falls short, many holistic, integrative, and traditional approaches are available for help.

109d
The Wisdom of Ancient Medicine

The Wisdom of Ancient Medicine

The best remedy for calamity is to avert it; the best remedy for sickness is prevention. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Rong Shu shares ancient, timeless healing wisdom that has long ...

114d
Your Body Is a Miniature Universe. Here’s How to Keep It in Harmony.

Your Body Is a Miniature Universe. Here’s How to Keep It in Harmony.

When you deviate from nature's rhythm, sickness follows.

114d
Why Being a Passive Patient Is No Longer Enough

Why Being a Passive Patient Is No Longer Enough

When no one connects the dots, it’s up to the patient.

116d
How to Protect Yourself When Illness Leaves You Unable to Speak

How to Protect Yourself When Illness Leaves You Unable to Speak

Without a health care proxy, hospitals follow defaults, not your wishes.

129d
A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease

A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease

Diet, combined with other other elements of a healthy lifestyle, can support healthier brain aging and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

133d
Daily Meal Plan to Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Daily Meal Plan to Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Lower blood pressure naturally with a DASH-inspired meal plan. 

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