Prevention

Chronic inflammation is now linked to nearly every major health concern—from heart disease and diabetes to joint pain, brain fog, and stubbornweight gain. But inflammation isn’t something you’re powerless against. In this special Prevention bookazine, we break down the latest science on how inflammation works in your body, why it becomes more common as we age, and what you can do—starting today—to calm it naturally.Inside, you’ll find an easy, sustainable anti-inflammatory plan built around real food,smart movement, better sleep, and stress relief that actually fits into everyday life. We also take a closer look at how hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause can fuel inflammation—and how the right lifestyle choices can help restore balance, protect long-term health, and help you feel your best at any age.

UNDERSTANDING INFLAMMATION

What Is Inflammation, Really? • It’s a hot topic—for good reason. Your body’s amazing ability to heal itself can go haywire, sparking health troubles from small to large. But you can get this fire under control: Here’s everything you need to know.

THE AUTOIMMUNE CONNECTION

WHERE ANXIETY FITS IN

DOES THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION?

HOW TO LOWER INFLAMMATION

Inflammation and Your Body • Learn how to strengthen your body’s natural defenses to calm inflammation, speed recovery, boost strength, and protect your health for years to come.

How Inflammation Changes as You Age • Inflammation doesn’t stay the same as you get older. Here’s what changes over time, the lesser-known risks to watch for, and how to stay ahead of them.

YOUR OVARIES MAY BE THE KEY TO HOW YOU AGE

THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LIFESTYLE FOOD, MOVEMENT & STRESS RELIEF

Foods That Fight Inflammation (and the Ones Making It Worse) • The foods you eat can play a meaningful role in shaping inflammation throughout your body over time. With the right choices, supporting your body through food can feel both nourishing and easy to maintain every day.

A CLOSER LOOK AT ANTIOXIDANTS • These biological bodyguards help protect us from free radicals—harmful molecules that damage cells and may lead to disease, says Agyeman. Plant foods provide a huge array of good guys, but these standouts are especially deserving of the spotlight.

Meals That Heal • Adding antiinflammatory foods to your eating routine can help your heart, joints, and brain. These recipes from the Prevention Test Kitchen make supporting your body delicious and super easy.

Exercise: An Anti-Inflammation Secret Weapon • The right strength moves do more than build muscle—they support mobility, bone health, and pain-free movement to keep inflammation in check.

Stress, Sleep, and Inflammation: Breaking the Cycle • Sleep is when your body repairs and resets—but chronic stress can disrupt that process and fuel inflammation. Learn how to restore rest, calm your nervous system, and protect your health.

Your Body Runs on Sleep

5 SIGNS THAT YOU’RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP • If any of these sound familiar, you may need to spruce up your bedtime routine.

Sleep and Your Mood

Now, for a Better Sleep • If your buzzy brain is keeping you from falling asleep or staying asleep, we’ve got some advice.

YOUR LONG-TERM ANTI-INFLAMMATION PLAN

How to Identify Your Personal Inflammation Triggers • Changes in weight or blood markers can signal underlying inflammation. Here’s how uncovering what’s driving it can help.

SETTING THE RIGHT HEALTH GOALS

CONSIDER WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE

THINK ABOUT HOW YOU’RE MOVING

DON’T FORGET STRESS AND SLEEP

Feel Better, Longer • When inflammation is controlled, your body parts work better together—helping you stay active, mobile, and pain-free well into older age.

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