Misguided experts often discourage supplements, as if we all eat a perfect diet. Not today. This time they’re advising more than the standard guidelines suggest for a healthier heart and blood vessels. Here’s how to get the vitamin K (both types!) you need…

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…

When high cholesterol and weight gain come together, risks for heart trouble ramp up. Doctors will offer a pair of prescriptions, but an ancient snack turned functional food has plenty of clout to help get the job done…

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.

Drugs often have undesirable side effects. But sometimes, the result is welcome. Especially if it’s considered a gerotherapeutic, a drug that, in addition to its original purpose, can slow various aging processes…

Anyone who’s suffered a heart attack knows they have a 1 in 5 chance of another within 5 years. It’s not inevitable. Diet, exercise, managing stress and healthy habits can help. But cutting that risk in half just got easier…

Omega-3s are healthy fats your body can’t make on its own. They help lower triglycerides and reduce risk of stroke. Here’s what you should know about getting them from food or supplements and the impact your metabolism could have on your levels…

Everyone loves giving and getting gifts. But it seems we enjoy gift-giving a bit more. Turns out the old adage “it’s better to give than to receive” is actually true in terms of the response it elicits from your brain…

Inflammation seems like such a benign and common symptom. But as the saying goes, “give it an inch and it’ll take a mile.” Once it takes hold — which is easy because it’s fueled by stress, sleep loss, sugar, pollution and countless other modern-day threats — it can completely wreck your health.

Living with androgenic alopecia, a common cause of hormonal hair loss in men and women, is challenging, especially when the suggested treatment isn’t all that effective. That may be changing…

Thanks to all the sweet treats that go hand-in-hand with social gatherings, I have no doubt that I eat more sugar during the holidays than in the previous six months combined. But eating a high-sugar diet for even a short amount of time can result in shockingly fast health problems…

It’s no secret why cold and flu season go hand-in-hand with the dark days of fall and winter. Luckily, scientists have discovered an easy way to bio-hack the ‘viral vitamin’ we need most this time of year…