Research into lengthening the human lifespan has been at a fever pitch for a few decades, and science has determined that certain healthy habits can help us live much longer. But the one with the most clout may surprise you…

A checkup isn’t complete without a blood draw. And though it provides a clearer picture of our health, most of us don’t enjoy the experience. Imagine if there was a way to get all that information without a needle stick…

The doctor says to cut back on salt if your blood pressure is high. But that’s only half the story. If you’re not getting more of a nutrient essential to healthy blood pressure, even the most common BP medications won’t help much.

Coffee is generally considered a safe and health-promoting beverage. But if you drink coffee and take one (or more) of these 12 drugs, you’ll want to pause and consider whether coffee might be adversely affecting your medication…

Type 2 diabetes keeps trending up. That’s why we write about it. Not enough people know they can do something about it, starting with diet. But work smarter, not harder, with a functional food that goes straight to the core of the problem…

It’s no secret that men’s testosterone levels plummet with age, leaving many men with low libido, sexual dysfunction and increased health risks. This has many men in their 40s and 50s turning to testosterone therapy, despite its risks. But research shows that may be a little premature…

Sleep isn’t just about recharging your energy. It’s about rebooting the systems that keep you healthy. If getting sufficient sleep is a struggle and you’re rightly wary of medications, these foods can help you snooze in as little as 24 hours…

The gut plays a major role in the production of neurotransmitters and chemicals that influence the immune system, metabolic functions and even the brain. By looking at brain changes, researchers have discovered the gut’s role in fighting symptoms of depression.

We’ve all been there. After a night of poor sleep, we find our attention wandering or just zoning out altogher. Well, it turns our there may be a very beneficial reason for zoning out…

Some nutrients are in the spotlight over and over. But one that just happens to be vital for brain health is not only underappreciated, but underconsumed. It should be a priority, especially if anxiety is a problem for you…

From hips and knees that ache to back pain misery, chronic pain has a significant impact on daily life. What might surprise you, though, is the effect it has on your blood pressure, and the single solution for both…

H. pylori is a nasty bacteria known for infecting the stomach and small intestines, causing bad breath, painful gastritis, ulcers and gastric cancer. But research indicates its cancer-causing reputation is growing, Good news, it’s a treatable risk…