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Patients are asked to accept a bill for untold costs. It's not entirely legal and there are ways to fight back.

The four dimensions of heart health that matter most.

While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.

The decline of the senses is seldom random and often far more reversible than most patients believe.

Aging is not random. It is the gradual breakdown of the body's architecture across four dimensions: anatomy, chemistry, energy, and spirit. Understanding these forces can transform how you age—and how ...

Virtues help the vital energy of your organs flow smoothly.

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

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

Lovers overlook flaws, while haters manufacture them.

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

Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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