Part of the reason zinc is so important for cancer prevention and overall health is because your body needs it to create certain proteins and enzymes. Without these proteins and enzymes, your cells can’t function, and that increases risk for some specific types of cancer…

Losing your memory is not a natural part of aging and there are things you can do to preserve your brain’s function and your precious memories. But when it comes to one important nutrient, the Goldilocks factor comes into play…

Mushrooms protect your body like nothing else. But some people turn their noses up at them. If you’re one of them, it’s time to get past any childhood phobia you may have had about mushrooms and embrace this exceptional source of nutrition…

Women are more at risk for autoimmune diseases, like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. In fact, 78 percent of all autoimmune disease sufferers are women. But, when it comes to one of the most devastating, there may be a simple way to lower your risk…

Though you likely think of metabolism in terms of weight loss, it’s actually much more than that. It’s your body’s ability to effectively carry out a range of complex chemical reactions that allow you to sustain your best health.

Magnesium has been called the most important mineral in the human body. There was a time when eating magnesium-rich food was the best way to get it. But modern farming and food processing have caused the levels of magnesium to decline by about 21 percent since 1940. How can you avoid a dangerous deficiency?

If you want to get more fit with less work, I’ve got a workout for you… People who do it have better blood pressure and cholesterol, along with less arterial stiffness, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Joint problems? Not a problem…

Retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people with type 2 diabetes. The most important step you can take is to keep your blood sugar levels within healthy goal ranges. But beyond that, research shows there are a few things that may provide further protection…

Millions of men in America take a multivitamin daily… Yet, it appears they may be wasting their time and money as well as fooling themselves into believing they are doing something good for their health. At least, that’s part of the story…

When your antioxidant defenses are low, your body can’t repair the cellular damage caused by free radicals. And if not corrected, normal healthy cells can switch to cancer cells. Antioxidant supplements to help combat these effects…

More than 60 percent of adults with suboptimal thyroid function don’t have symptoms, at least not ones that they recognize, and testing is leaving them in the dark. So, what are the symptoms of low thyroid levels? In addition to unexplained weight gain, you can experience dry skin, thinning hair, anxiety, depression and even brain fog. If that sounds like you, it’s time to bring your thyroid back to life.

Losing your hearing doesn’t just make you feel old before your time, it can take away your independence and risk your safety. If you’re starting to notice your hearing diminishing and your saying, “What?” more often, making your friends and family repeat themselves, try these…