Carbohydrates have a bad rap. They can spike your blood sugar and add inches to your waist if you’re not careful. But low-carb and Paleo enthusiasts may be doing themselves a big disservice by eschewing them altogether.

Everyone loves the fact that oats or oatmeal can lower cholesterol… but not everyone loves oatmeal. Or maybe you just want to mix things up a little. When researchers saw how much another grain lowers not only LDL cholesterol levels, but all non-HDL cholesterol levels and apoB levels, they were pretty stoked. You may be too…

In many ways, our ancestors’ lifestyle was more in tune with the human body’s natural rhythms. And research shows one important activity these folks used to recoup their mental and physical energy is still important today.

Have you started a healthier diet and maybe you’re exercising too — only to be disappointed that the inches aren’t coming off? The problem is likely “obesogens.” Obesogens hijack the regulatory systems that control your weight and make it almost impossible for you to maintain a healthy weight. But you can beat them…

Looking down at your keyboard, cell phone, ipad and the like causes poor posture and can set you up for some real pain. These three exercises will help you relieve the strain and the pain.

Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer in the United States. This is a tragic statistic when you realize that there are numerous ways to reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes.

It’s not unusual to have the occasional bout of stomach trouble — stomach pain, gas, diarrhea or constipation happens from time to time. But if you’re dealing with these symptoms on a regular basis, check out how low FODMAP foods can help…

We all have those moments—a forgotten appointment, a name we can’t recall, a word that’s on the tip of our tongue. For the most part, these incidents aren’t worrisome. However, as we age, they seem to increase in significance.

Even if you’re already dealing with a neurodegenerative disease, researchers say this targeted combination of nutrients can not only prevent the loss of your brain cells — it can reverse it.

Researchers found this nut has an extremely positive effect on your gut microbiome: it reduces your risk of colon cancer. So if you’re ready to make a small change that will have a big impact on your health, eat more…

Everything you strive for — money, a home, a car, vacations, nice clothes, good health — is a means to achieving the quality of life you desire. But something’s standing in your way…

Cancer can be a sneaky disease. Be alert for its unusual signs, especially swelling in these body parts, or you may miss the opportunity to catch it before it spreads, making treatment more difficult…