Breathing polluted air increases your risk of a lot of serious diseases, like heart attacks, stroke, dementia and more. But even though the effects of air pollution may feel totally out of your control, there is something you can do to protect yourself…

Using red light therapy to boost testosterone levels is one of many “biohacks” circulating around the internet at the moment promising to restore your energy and sexual health to your former years. Does that mean you should try it?

Medicine has a massive blind spot when it comes to treating people with mental illness. Research and records point to several factors, but the bottom line is that these patients die 13 to 42 years earlier than the general population. And we’re not talking about suicide here…

Medical researchers in Germany recently discovered that if you drink enough coffee, you can actually repair your heart to keep it young — even if you’ve already suffered a heart attack. But how does it work and how much should you drink?

Foods and nutrients are eaten in unique combinations that produce different results in your body. Certain combinations are better for your health than others. It’s good to know which ones can boost other’s health-giving potential, and which don’t…

Scientists set out to compare pancreas specimens from donors who had type 2 diabetes against specimens from people who had no blood sugar problems. They discovered something very disturbing: Evidence of a common chemical that could cause diabetes…

When it comes the Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, treatment varies depending on whether you go to a mainstream doctor who practices conventional medicine, versus the functional treatment you might receive from an integrative physician. Here’s what you can expect…

Plenty of past research has tied low vitamin D levels to a higher risk of breast cancer. But how much is enough to be protected? The latest research found your levels need to be much higher if you’re looking for the true secret to breast cancer prevention…

If you’ve been following the news on alcohol and cancer, you may have given up your nightly cocktail. After all, drinking alcohol is tied to at least seven types of cancer. Why risk it? But the connection between alcohol and cancer isn’t as straightforward as it seems…

A Harvard study found a 70 percent incidence of Parkinson’s among farm and non-farm workers exposed to pesticides. Maybe you’re not a farmer but are you sure you’re safe? Ever notice how green and lush grass is on a golf course? It doesn’t get that way on its own…

Weirdly enough, women with conditions like fibromyalgia have lower-than-average cortisol levels (a stress hormone). This contributes to pain, fatigue and stress sensitivity. But, researchers have found a way to combat that problem…

You’ve heard the term ‘biohacking’ thrown around a lot, but what does it mean? It’s like lifehacking (using simple techniques to make your life better). Except with biohacking, you’re hacking your biology to make your health better. Let’s start with your blood pressure…