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The Connection Between Noise and Hearing Loss

By Karen Bannan

By 2050, one in four people is projected to have some hearing loss. Some of that is due to chronic noise exposure.

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Decibel Levels for Common Sounds

By Karen Bannan

From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.

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Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

By Craig Cox

FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.

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Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production

By Molly Tynjala

Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.

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Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Health?

By Courtney Helgoe

Why social determinants, such as access to quality housing, education, and fresh food, can have an impact on your well-being.

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Lab Testing Creates More Personalized Medicine

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Targeted lab testing can help provide root-cause data.

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Can Microdosing Help Mental Health?

By Kaelyn Riley

Some health providers are using psychedelics to help treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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How Telehealth Boosts Healthcare Access

By Laine Bergeson Becco

For those with chronic conditions, telemedicine is a boon.

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Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

The pros and cons of biotracking.

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Our Favorite Experience Life Articles

By Experience Life Staff

Whether it was the subject or the storytelling, the articles we’ve written, edited, and read these past 20 years have made an impact on our team.

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Why Are My Gums Receding?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.

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Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.

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Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.

Jeanne Rosner

Cultivating Ikigai: A Tool for a Happy, Fulfilled Life

With Jeanne Rosner, MD
Season 3, Episode 8

“Ikigai” is defined as a reason for living — and it’s a tool Jeanne Rosner, MD, uses in her own life to nurture a greater sense of purpose. In this episode, she talks about this Japanese concept and how it can help us live longer, more satisfying lives. Plus, she offers guidance for finding our personal ikigai and suggestions for easy ways to cultivate it in our daily lives.

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Why Do I Have Canker Sores?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.

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High Blood Sugar May Undermine Workouts

By Michael Dregni

A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.

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Why Do I Have Cavities?

By Mo Perry

Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.

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What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You

By Mo Perry

Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here’s why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.

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Another Side of Statins

By Craig Cox

New research suggests that some statins may mitigate the growth of certain cancers.

Lindsay Ogden

Habit Hacking for Health: A 4-Step Plan

With Lindsay Ogden
Season 3, Episode 2

Results are a lagging indicator of our habits. Lindsay Ogden, CPT, nutrition coach, walks us through her four-step process — what she calls the IPTR method — for developing lasting health habits, so you have the know-how and a tactical plan to go after your goals.

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