The idea that what we eat affects our energy and mental state has been around for a while. For example, we know that serotonin, the neurotransmitter that affects our moods, is manufactured in the gut. Now, we have more solid evidence that we can control depression by choosing our food more carefully…

When you put on extra weight, it triggers a cascade of inflammatory reactions in your body. Eating excess calories stresses out the body parts in charge of your metabolic health. Before you know it, inflammation and obesity create this vicious cycle… Aged garlic to the rescue!

That familiar yellow box in your refrigerator that keeps things smelling fresh could also be the secret to a longer, healthier life. The main component of the white powder contributes to one of your body’s most important health mechanisms. But is baking soda the best way to balance your pH?

Frailty isn’t a disease, per se. It’s a common phenomenon that accompanies aging. People who become frail typically start losing weight, have low energy levels, walk slowly, have low grip strength and become prone to falls. They also have a higher risk for dementia and an early death.

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. These are common health problems you’re no doubt aware of. But one thing you may not know is the role your liver plays in the development of these conditions. And how fat can be the cause and the cure…

The more meat you eat, the more likely you are to get diagnosed with the big C. But this connection is often oversimplified. Sure, certain meats are undeniably carcinogenic. But others aren’t. If you know the difference, you can stay healthy without going vegetarian.

Carotenoids offer triple disease protection. They’re powerful antioxidants that not only protect your eyesight, but strengthen bones and prevent heart disease. And one bright orange vegetable, in particular, has been gaining attention for its broad and big benefits…

Weight loss and good health are reason enough to give up (or at least cut back on) sugary, processed foods. But it turns out that slashing these foods from your diet does more than protect your personal health. It could protect humankind from dangerous superbugs too…

Olives and olive oil are at the heart of the Mediterranean lifestyle — considered one of the healthiest diets in the world. But the health promoting benefits don’t stop with the oil that comes from this tasty fruit of the olive tree…

If we could point to one thing through the centuries that has been a fixture in traditional societies, and also a proven boon to health, it would be the consumption of tea. For ceremonies, meals, leisurely relaxation — and health — tea has held a solid place in history.

Don’t fool yourself into thinking just because metabolic syndrome is considered a “syndrome” and not a “disease,” it’s no big deal. It’s a very big deal. It puts you at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. So, now that you know the seriousness of the situation… what can you do about it?

Of all the ‘super foods’ you’ve heard about that can super-charge your health and help prevent all sorts of diseases, there’s one that stands out from the crowd. You’ve probably read how it helps ward off cancer, protect the prostate and control blood sugar. Now, you can add eye health protection to that list…