“Getting fit” is a generic term that leaves you wondering where to start. This makes it easy: A combo of two types of exercise won’t just get you fit, but has clout for cancer prevention, survival and longevity…

Exercse can reduce your risk of heart disease. But committing to a daily routine can be daunting. If that’s what’s holding you back, VILPA is for you. All it requires is 4 minutes a day.

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that pervade our environment. Worse, they pervade our bodies, wreaking havoc on hormones, breaching the blood-brain barrier, lodging in blood clots and residing in our organs. Here’s how to fight back…

Your mouth is the gateway to either health or disease in your body. So, when I learned a nutrient with tons of health benefits may also save me from a root canal, I knew I had to share it…

Most of us only think of our immune systems when we’re worried about getting sick. But it’s tied to many processes in the body and may be a missing link in controlling blood sugar.

Most people don’t worry much about their vitamin status. We let the experts set those levels. But are they getting it right? A high volume of brain lesions linked to stroke, cognitive decline and normal B12 levels casts doubt…

While we used to believe what happened in our mouths stayed in our mouths (like Las Vegas), the implications of poor oral health are far-reaching and alarming. Consider stroke and Afib…

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increases risks for heart problems, stroke and diabetes. But research into the cause of enlarged prostate reveals that may not be all the damage it does…

While it’s important to focus on traditional risk factors for heart disease, it’s crucial to recognize there are factors beyond diet, genetics and lack of exercise causing our arteries to slowly harden…

If you haven’t heard, proton pump inhibitors come with some alarming side effects. If only there were a risk-free natural remedy that could provide the relief you desperately need. You’re in luck! Researchers tested one they say is just as effective for acid reflux…

Fatty liver is fast becoming a growing problem for many Americans. If it progresses, it can turn into a world of hurt. That’s why scientists feverishly look for ways to halt it in its tracks. Adding this exotic fruit to your diet may be the easiest way yet…

Imagine you stop taking the trash out for a few weeks. You wouldn’t get a lot done with all the garbage lying around. This is what happens when your heart’s “trash removal system” fails. But it’s more than an inconvenience…