New research from Pennsylvania State University reveals a fascinating discovery about love in our everyday lives: the more we express love to others, the more loved we feel in return.…
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In a recent article, I described how exercising muscles act as endocrine organs, releasing hormone-like molecules called myokines that slow cancer cell division, trigger cancer cell death, and sharpen immune…
We have long known that what we eat shapes the level of inflammation simmering in our bodies. Chronic, low-grade inflammation is one of the quiet engines behind atherosclerosis, type 2…
What a sobering new study tells us, and five practical ways to get more out of the produce you already eat For years, the advice has been simple and reassuring:…
Most of us were taught to think of exercise as a tool for one or two narrow jobs: losing weight or looking better in a swimsuit. Even in medicine, physical…
Most people who struggle with their weight have been handed the same tired prescription for decades: eat less. Shrink the portions, push the plate away, and white-knuckle your way through…
If you have ever told yourself that you simply do not have time to exercise, a study just published in PLOS One deserves a few minutes of your attention. Researchers…
We’ve all been there. A friend asks what we think of their new haircut, their homemade dish, or their latest creative project. The honest answer might sting. So what do…
Most of us were taught to think of the sun as something to be managed, blocked, and feared. There is truth in that caution, and we will give it its…
Finding time for physical activity can feel insurmountable in our increasingly desk-bound world. However, a growing body of research suggests that we might have approached exercise incorrectly. Enter intermittent movement:…