One in three of us have high blood pressure. If you do, you might treat it with medication, because leaving it untreated has serious consequences, like an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But what if your blood pressure medication increased your risk for a particularly dangerous cancer?

The hottest months of the year offer great times for many, but for people with mold sensitivities, these times can be especially difficult. That’s because, when temperatures rise, molds that were more dormant come to life and “bloom,” wreaking health havoc — mostly among people who are predisposed to mold toxicity…

Did you know something as innocent as a viral infection could put you at risk for seven serious diseases? I know it sounds extreme, but if the person you’re kissing, or sharing a straw with, is a carrier of the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), an unfortunate side effect could haunt you for years…

You may be surprised to learn that drinking diet soda instead of regular, full-on sugar varieties has NOT been proven to help you lose weight. In fact, the latest research shows something much worse: “Fake sugars” actually change how your body processes fat and uses energy.

A low mood at some point in life is an inevitable part of the human experience. But major depression is disabling and deserves serious attention. How can you recognize depression in yourself, as well as those close to you — the people you care about… your family… even friends or coworkers?

Researchers recently found that a few healthy habits can make a big difference in the lives of people with stage 3 colon cancer. If you ever doubted the impact of healthy living, consider how these habits improved patients’ survival up to 51 percent…

Your lungs are vital to your health and your life. But did you know that lung diseases are one of the leading causes of death? Being a non-smoker is not enough to keep you safe, considering this household practice hurts your lungs as much as 20 years of smoking…

Science has long established the fact that inflammation is a problem behind all the diseases and conditions that scare us… cancer, diabetes, even stroke and heart disease. Now, scientists have established inflammation’s role in the development and severity of Alzheimer’s disease.

Could there really be just one perfect exercise that reduces arterial stiffness and blood pressure, while also increasing leg strength in stage 2 hypertensive postmenopausal women, like me? The answer is yes! And you can kiss those gym fees goodbye…

Where you hold your fat reveals a lot about your health: Fat in your middle means risk for obesity-related cancers and heart disease. Past studies show fat in your butt, hips and thighs seems to protect you from heart disease. But, it turns out belly fat isn’t the only body fat that’s bad for the heart…

It’s no secret that vegetables are good for your health… but exactly which are the best vegetables for men’s heart health (women can benefit, too!) — and why are they so beneficial? It boils down to these amazing heart-protective nutrients…

About 10 years ago my dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, after trying so hard to lose the weight that contributed to his diagnosis. Now, a study is giving us insight into why it’s so hard for some people with blood sugar problems to lose weight, and what to do about it…