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Can Tai Chi Help You Age Better?

Studies link tai chi to fewer falls, better balance, lower blood pressure, and relief from chronic pain — though the evidence is stronger for some benefits than others

Jun 29, 2026
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The Science Behind Forest Bathing

Time in nature may ease stress and lower blood pressure, but most studies are small and short-term. Here’s what researchers know so far

Feb 25, 2026

The Dos and Don’ts of Exercising with an Enlarged Spleen

Exercise is a prescription for just about any condition due to its extensive health benefits. However, when it comes to exercising with an enlarged spleen, you’ll need to be extra careful, as intense physical activities…

Apr 30, 2024

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Mental Health

I love this time of year, and maybe that has a lot to do with where I am blessed enough to live. In the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, I am lucky enough to…

Apr 15, 2024

Sick of Motion Sickness? Prevention is Key

Last year, Ankit set sail on a cruise to Alaska. He boarded the boat full of excitement and spent the first afternoon and evening playing volleyball, gorging on dinner, and playing trivia at the bar.

Jan 31, 2023

Surprising Side Effects of Essential Oils

October 25, 2021 update: The CDC found a deadly bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes the disease melioidosis in a lavender essential oil spray called “Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy…

Aug 17, 2021
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