One diet has been shown in multiple studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and cancer. Now that’s the power of food! On the other hand, another has been named the worst diet of the year. My advice for long term success? Make the best choices at every step…

This post may very well be one of the easiest I’ve ever had to write. Ultra-processed foods are bad for you, but get this: When two diets were matched for things like sugar, salt and fat, eating ultra-processed foods resulted in more weight and body fat. So these are the foods to avoid…

There’s growing evidence that green space is good for your health. In fact, being surrounded by green space reduces air pollution and has been linked to a lower risk of dying from some pretty serious diseases. This led researchers to pinpoint how much time in nature gets you the benefits…

When your joints are painful, swollen and inflamed from a rheumatoid arthritis attack the last thing you feel like doing is putting pressure on them. But as counterintuitive as it sounds, there’s one activity that when you have RA, could be your ticket to symptom relief and even remission…

Whether you’re self-conscious about your varicose veins or you don’t let a few veins get you down, you should know that varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue. They could put you at risk for a potentially deadly health problem — blood clots.

People have tried a lot of diets over the years, but keto has to be the most restrictive. Clearly, not everyone’s cut out for it. If you feel the same way but want to find a diet that works and improves your health, I have another option for you: one that offers similar benefits with a lot more flexibility…

A new study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine is offering new hope to migraine sufferers. And what’s really amazing is that it’s not a pill. It’s not a shot. It’s not anything you have to see your doctor for to get a prescription or even a referral. It’s just a simple app you can use on your smartphone.

Far too many of us think that aging means getting weaker and sicker and goes hand-in-hand with poor brain function. But the truth is, those are just symptoms of unhealthy aging. New research by immunologists has just laid the secret to healthier aging at your feet…

Do you ever go through periods where you feel kind of “blah”? Everything’s a chore. You keep up with work, family and social commitments… but just barely. Some might call this mild depression. But the truth is, low-grade chronic inflammation has been found to kill motivation and steal happiness…

Inflammation and stress seem to be two of the most dangerous and rampant issues of our time. Inflammation is at the root of numerous medical conditions including those that affect the brain. But the key to solving inflammation and stress might be one and the same. And, it’s been found in a very surprising place…

Several normal changes that occur in our bodies as we age also change the way we react to alcohol, and what it does to us. Because of these changes, it’s easier for some seniors to develop drinking problems without even realizing it’s happening. Here’s what you should know…

Let’s say you’re at the grocery store, and you have a sudden, overwhelming craving for a big scoop of rocky road in a waffle cone. You pick up the first carton of rocky road you see and take a look at the label. It contains all sorts of stuff, but you won’t find all of it listed for good reason…