Your hard-working gut is involved in a lot more than digestion. It also plays a role in heart health. In fact, researchers have found a connection between the gut and an imbalance that could be silently raising your heart disease risk right now…

Have you seen that TikTok video where the ice cream sandwich doesn’t melt? It’s all thanks to an additive that gives your taste buds the ice cream you love, and your gut a toxic, acidic ingredient that does serious damage…

Stroke is perhaps the scariest of all vascular conditions. Odds are one in six of us will suffer one at some point. But research says that adding two specific fats to our diets won’t only lower risks for the development of stroke but reduce the severity should one happen…

Green, leafy vegetables are probably the best things you can include in your daily diet. But there are probably more green, leafy choices than you’re aware of, each with its own merits, distinctive flavor and texture. Here’s a primer on the nutrient value and benefits of my favorite six…

Fruits and vegetables are integral to a healthy diet. But the pesticides used to grow them can cause serious harm over time. A recent look into real-world exposure appears daunting, but also provides clues for reducing pesticide intake on your plate…

Cold water or exposure to cold temps are extreme ways to boost fat loss by activating cold-induced thermogenesis, the process by which our bodies increase calorie burn to stay warm. But there may be an easier way to activate the burn without the cold…

Cacao is a superfood with 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries. Impressive enough, but do you know about its impact on heart health that challenges popularly prescribed statins? I bet you haven’t heard a peep…

Think salt is the only blood pressure danger lurking in the food you eat? Think again! This common, everyday ingredient, often hidden, is not only a triple threat to your blood pressure health; combining it with salt can accelerate your numbers…

Olive oil is an elixir for life. Studies show it decreases risks for numerous ailments that make for an early grave, like heart problems. But research reveals its greatest gift may be helping us avoid this common scourge of aging…

The prospect of 50+ years of daily medication is a daunting proposition. But that’s where millions more Americans may find themselves, according to the latest statin guidelines, sending shockwaves even among cardiologists.

It’s not rocket science. There are healthy foods and not-so-healthy foods. Then there are ultra-processed foods. The list of reasons you should avoid them just got a little longer…

How well your blood vessels function affects your blood pressure and ultimately, your heart. But just adding two foods to your routine can supercharge your heart health, especially if your blood sugar isn’t top-notch…