Prediabetes may sound like “not diabetes yet,” but your heart may not see it that way. There’s one blood sugar milestone that could change the story, cutting the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular trouble nearly in half…

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…

Potatoes have been treated like dietary villains. But one colorful variety may be hiding surprising benefits for blood pressure, gut health and the body’s cancer defenses — thanks to a powerhouse antioxidant compound.

Think walking is enough for heart protection? A cardiologist explains why women who skip strength training may be missing out on an opportunity to lower heart attack risk by almost 45 percent…

Deciding to make healthy changes can be daunting, what with so many to choose from and all. If you want to avoid setting yourself up for failure but want to be healthier and happier, get started with this one simple thing…

Ultra-processed foods have long been linked to high blood pressure and heart trouble. New research points to eight stealthy additives that may explain why. And they’re hiding in packaged, shelf-stable and ready-to-eat foods on grocery shelves…

Can 10 minutes of exercise help your body fight cancer? It may not sound like much. But when it comes to teaching your body to become a tougher place for cancer to grow, it’s a very good place to start.

Your brain’s nightly “dishwasher” relies on cerebrospinal fluid to help clear waste. Power it up with a simple body movement that supports the process in a surprising way: a hydraulic-like connection between the abdomen, spine and brain.

The age of your cells, or your biological age, can be measured by an epigenetic clock that tracks changes in your DNA. Few health issues can speed up this clock, causing you to age faster. But one that leads to cardiovascular problems can, long before the first symptom…

Most people expect pain after surgery. But one common vitamin deficiency could make that pain worse — leaving patients in need of more opioid medication to get through recovery. That’s not surprising once you know this vitamin’s pain-relieving links…

Researchers conducted a series of tests on compounds commonly found in plants to see which, if any, might have a stronger tendency to prevent deadly blood clots. It just so happens the winner also has powerful anti-cancer clout too…

Most people think of peppermint as a remedy for digestion. But a new study found the minty herb may also help lower blood pressure, especially when numbers are just starting to creep up. The catch? How you use it matters…