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If there's one thing Rose Cooper doesn't understand about aging, it's the people with an it's-all-downhill-from-here point of view. At age 95, Rose has talked to a fair number of [...]

It was the middle of the night when Karen Murray's 10-year-old daughter called out for her and she jumped out of bed to see if everything was OK. The next [...]

The wild hormonal ride leading up to menopause can last up to 10 years--kind of like an ultra-marathon you never signed up for. Oh, and one with a *seriously* outdated [...]

AFTER FINDING HERSELF SOAKED IN SWEAT in the middle of the night for a few nights in a row, Bree Carson (*) was ready to spend big bucks on a [...]

The alarm bells started going off for neuroscientist Roberta Diaz Brinton, Ph.D., three decades ago, when she saw just how hard women in particular were being hit by Alzheimer's disease. [...]

MOST OF US GO THROUGH LIFE THINKING WE'RE BLESSED--AND DINGED--BY THE GENES WE'VE INHERITED. MAYBE YOU GOTYOUR MOM'S GORGEOUS EYES BUT ALSO HER ASTIGMATISM, OR YOU SCORED THE TALL-AND-SLENDER GENES [...]

HEALTHY PATTERNS ARE HARD TO FORM, NOT-SO-GOOD ONES ARE HARD TO BREAK. RIGHT? WRONG--IF YOU KNOW THE SECRETS TO BECOMING A TRUE CREATURE OF HABIT. *HASTILY TURNS PAGE.* Most of [...]

Safe to say we're all feeling more than a bit overwhelmed with the state of the world right now. And that can lead to some fuzzy-brain moments, says Jessica Caldwell, [...]

Yoga can be a source of deep healing. It can also cause injuries or irritate existing sore areas. We asked some of the world's leading yoga teachers how to practice [...]

Maybe you've had an experience like this: You're feeling pain or exhaustion unlike anything you've ever felt. Yet when you see a doctor or several, you're told it's just part [...]

You don't achieve greatness overnight--and the same goes for scoring rock-solid immunity. Strengthening your defenses requires constant effort. So take a seat and let's study your new stay-healthy playbook. If [...]

There's an epidemic of misdiagnosis in women. Find out why so many struggle to get accurate and timely answers from health care practitioners-plus, smart advice on how to be your [...]

FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT? MORE LIKE FAKE IT TILL YOU FEEL IT. THAT'S RIGHT: YOU CAN ENGINEER EVERYTHING FROM SURGERY TO YOUR NEXT CHAKRABALANCINGSESH TO BE INFINITELY BETTER [...]

SARAH (*) WAS SIX MONTHS INTO her job as a database manager for a large organization when her boss initiated frequent one-on-one meetings at 5 p.m. to review what she'd [...]

IT'S AN EXCITING TIME FOR THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE: FROM WIRELESS HEART DISEASE DETECTORS TO A NEW DRUG FOR SEVERE DEPRESSION, HERE ARE 10 BIG MEDICAL INNOVATIONS OF THE [...]

Your mind is built for speed, not a slow wind-down, contrary to popular belief. Oh, and for productivity ... and flexibility ... and resourcefulness too. Instead of leaving yours in [...]

Those goggles gamers geek out over are actually a tool doctors are now using to treat a slew of health issues. Say hello to a new reality. Let's go for [...]

Curiosity, stellar marketing, and mistrust of mainstream medicine are Leading more women to weave complementary medicine into their health regimen. But what works--and what's just an illusion--is complicated to sort [...]

There's a reason things get awkward when close talkers get a little too close: We're actually wired to keep a comfy distance from others. Learn why we get so uneasy [...]

If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list--or, if you've been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and [...]

... DRINKING COFFEE. AND LISTENING TO PODCASTS. AND PICKING UP GROCERIES. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE IS SECOND NATURE, BUT WE'RE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET HURT IN A [...]

We're shelling out more money for GRASS-FED BEEF, FREE-RANGE CHICKEN, and ANTIBIOTIC-FREE BACON than ever before--but is it really better for the environment ... and us? We got to the [...]

On a scale of zero to 10, how outdated is the way we describe and document our discomfort? Enough to make some very smart doctors very worried. AS A 20-YEAR-OLD [...]

When it comes to planning a yoga vacation, most of us think retreats in the tropics or taking the ultimate pilgrimage to India. Yet there are so many other destinations [...]

As yogis, most of us are constantly striving to become better versions of ourselves. It's why we practice. It's why we continuously crave a deeper understanding of who we are [...]

CLANG. PING! BUZZZZZ. ROAAAAR. RUMBLE RUMBLE. CLANG. BOOM! No matter where you are right now, chances are you're surrounded by noise. Maybe you're in your backyard and the kids next [...]

Sure, you could teach yoga to communities in need. But this year's Good Karma Award winners exemplify the many other ways to practice seva, or selfless service. Here are their [...]

Knowing which beauty products to choose from crowded shelves is only half the battle. The other half? Knowing how to use them optimally. So for our fourth annual natural-beauty awards, [...]

WE STARTED UP THE STEEP, ROCKY PATH from the village of Gangotri to the headwaters of the holy river Ganges after a big breakfast of rice, beans, and Nutella on [...]

From Maui to Mexico, Bali to the Bahamas, world-renowned teachers share their favorite yoga retreats. Consider this the inspiration you need to book your next getaway. Locanda del Gallo GUBBIO, [...]

The new year is a good time to do an emotional-baggage check, to clear out what no longer serves you and make room for what will. And your chakras--the seven [...]

I COULD FEEL THE HOT, WET TEARS STARTING TO WELL behind my eyes, and willed them not to fall. After all, what the heck did I have to cry about? [...]

Trendy veggie 'noodles' are officially here to stay. Here's how to transform your favorite produce into deliciously healthy ribbons for satisfying gluten-free pastas, salads, and more. I'M A SUCKER FOR [...]

Think of the word 'core,' and terms like 'hard' and 'tight' likely come to mind. But the secret to a strong middle is actually to soften in your practice. This [...]

Our relationship with our finances can spark attachment, avoidance, envy, fear, and more. But when you approach money with the same consciousness you bring to your yoga practice, your financial [...]

Maria Shriver has asked a simple question-'Why?'-for as long as she can remember. When she was in elementary school and was told she couldn't be an altar boy like her [...]

Like yoga, healthful eating habits are formed by intention and practice. Follow this research-backed plan to develop your most balanced, sustainable relationship with food yet. AS ANYONE WHO'S ever tried [...]

If you're like a lot of people, you go to the pharmacy as much as 10 times as often as you go to your primary care doc-but have never actually [...]

Two powerful waves of drinking will collide in December: the pandemic binge and the holiday season. Here's what to expect and how to be ready. JULIA CHESTER, PH.D., a professor [...]

From the outside looking in, the life of a chef seems downright delectable: gourmet meals wherever you go, access to incredible ingredients and the ability to whip up whatever the [...]

Scared to order a restaurant salad these days, fearful that you'll blow all the calories, and fat you should have in a clay in just one bowl? We hear you. [...]

Last year, we humans collectively burned through more than double the amount of resources that the Earth can sustain long-term. Experts fear if we don't start changing our consumption habits, [...]

These inspired ideas for moving more this winter will help you torch calories and get into better shape by January 1--no gym required. The secret to staying fit is having [...]

If you're too busy--or too anxious--to deal with your fears, a few forward-thinking therapists can help you take down anxiety at warp speed. It's like HIIT for your emotions. But [...]

(1) Cheek in before you head out Take a moment to tune in to your body and mind before you take a step. 'It's important to adjust your walk based [...]

Elena Brower and Amy Ippoliti first met when they were young yoga students studying to become teachers themselves. Now, they're leading and mentoring the next generation of students and teachers. [...]

Here you go: 16 silly, serious, and no-stress ways to be one of those families that seems to get togetherness exactly right. Grab your kids and your parents, your siblings [...]

There's one for every day in the month of February, but so what? These expert moves and tips aren't meant to be a plan--just easy ways to get you eating [...]