Guide to Wellness – July 2019

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STAY-WELL STRATEGIES

26 Healthy Eating for Life

Making small changes to

your diet can have a big

impact on your health. Fol-

low these expert tips to

supercharge your nutrition

without sacrifi cing the foods

you love. Plus: Five super-

simple slim-down secrets.

32 Natural Remedies:

Your A-Z Guide

Have you ever wondered

how eff ective alternative

treatments such as acupunc-

ture, cupping, herbal medi-

cines, and supplements are?

Here’s a look at which rem-

edies can off er real relief and

which are risky, unproven,

or a waste of money.

42 The Next Frontier

in Pain Relief?

CBD—an extract of

cannabis—is in everything

these days, from tinctures

to creams, to teas, with

claims of benefi ts for pain

relief, insom nia, anxiety,

and more. We analyzed the

research to better under-

stand health ramifi cations.

48 Medical Tests You Do

(and Don’t) Need

Some health screenings

save your life, but others are

unnecessary or can even

be dangerous. Learn which

tests to get and which you’re

better off skipping.

58 Sleep Better —

Starting Tonight!

If you’re like many sleep-

deprived Americans, this

guide will help you discover

which sleep strategies work—

and don’t. Plus: Exclusive rat-

ings from our tests reveal the

best mattresses and sheets.

72 Run for Your Life

Even moderate exercise can

improve your well-being.

Our advice will help you

get (and stay) more active,

and our ratings of the best

treadmills and ellipticals will

guide you to the best

equipment for your needs

and budget.

78 Turn Up Your Brainpower

These six easy steps will

help you maintain—or even

improve—your memory and

thinking skills, for life.

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