Unbalanced or poorly functioning hormones are an often overlooked cause of unwanted weight gain. The hormones involved include cortisol, thyroid, DHEA, aldosterone, growth hormone, progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen.

Trans-fats are on their way out. They’ve been banned and are no longer recognized as “generally safe.” But we’re not safe from them yet. Manufacturers have until 2018 to get rid of them.

Certain places on earth are pockets of health and longevity, like the tiny Italian village of Acciaroli. There, more than one in ten residents lives past the age of 100. So what’s their secret?

Though certain foods are fortified with vitamins and minerals, you shouldn’t rely on those sources. Fortified foods are also processed foods that contain tons of added sugar and preservatives that pack their own health-harming potential.

With the right anti-inflammatory solutions and a special emphasis on nutrient dense superfoods and herbs, you can help beat summer bloat and enjoy greater energy and vitality into fall and the rest of the year!

There’s one mineral that’s crucial to cutting your cancer risk. If you’re not getting enough of it, your risk of getting cancer goes up 33 percent…

It’s not always convenient to make the best food choices. No harm! Researchers have recently uncovered a simple (and delicious) way to counteract the effects of a few bad dietary choices.

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer may want to consider increasing the amount of fish oil in their diet. New research indicates that fish oil may delay prostate cancer progression by affecting the immune system.

If you’re a health nut who likes your daily caffeine fix, you’re probably a fan of green tea. It has just enough caffeine to keep you zipping and more than enough antioxidants to keep you healthy. But it seems green tea has a rival as the king of healthy caffeinated beverages…

Would you like to have the energy of a college kid? Stay disease-free well into old age? I’m going to take a wild guess and say the answer to all of these questions is yes. It’s just a matter of boosting your anti-aging hormone…

Antioxidants fight free radicals that cause premature aging, cancer, Alzheimer’s and pretty much every other disease under the sun. But did you know there’s one antioxidant that does this better than all the rest?

Kidney problems represent a serious issue for many people who are obese and greatly overweight. But researchers with the Laboratory of Bioactive Substance at the Center of Biotechnology in Tunisia have found that grape seed and skin extract (GSSE) may help prevent this type of kidney damage.