MSG is an artificial flavor enhancer that is derived from glutamate, an amino acid produced by our bodies naturally. It creates a magical taste sensation in Chinese-American food, but adulterating this formerly natural substance does some pretty nasty things to your health.

Bipolar disorder can derail a person’s life. Most people need medication to get their serious symptoms in check and their life back on track. But two natural approaches shown to improve bipolar symptoms are making life better for people facing this challenge.

As social media use has skyrocketed, researchers have been taking a closer look at its impact on our psychological and even physical health. In fact, a new study has demonstrated that what you see on your friends’ Facebook pages might just make you sick…

Just a night of six hours of sleep or less can reduce the power of your cancer-fighting cells by as much as 70%. But, no one has really looked at the regularity of your sleep habits as a factor in preventing disease. You’ll want to know what it can do to your heart…

Water is essential. But, what if the water you’re drinking is actually dangerous? What if it could even cause you to develop cancer? Those are pretty big “what ifs,” but not as big as the number of Americans possibly drinking carcinogens in their water right now.

Chronic inflammation causes disease… It’s a contributing factor in diabetes, cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, asthma and more. So, preventing inflammation should be a top priority. But one big cause will probably surprise you…

A big part of the reason something hurts is because your body remembers how it felt to hurt in the first place. But not only that, the memory of the pain can cause anxiety and even worse pain when you feel it again. Here’s why and what you can do about it…

Growing fresh produce, free of pesticides andcontaminants, is an activity that could help head off Alzheimer’s disease and depression and boost the immune system. Now, discover the surprising reasons putting on gardening gloves might help you get to 100..

When you think of maintaining optimal health and weight, pasta is probably not the first food you think of. But it’s a staple around the world, in places where people enjoy good health and longevity. With a little know-how pasta can be much healthier. Here’s how…

In this age of hyped-up health claims, you may be skeptical when you hear that one nutrient, supplement, food, etc. can prevent a major disease (let alone several major diseases). A healthy dose of skepticism is good for you. But this one nutrient is better…

Approximately 45 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions to limprove our health. Unfortunately, 80 percent of us give up by February. After all, it’s not always easy. But there’s something that can boost your odds and help you stick with it…

We all know what a symptom is. After all, when you go to your doctor with a cold and they ask you what your symptoms are you’ll tell them that you’ve been sneezing, coughing, have a runny nose and a fever. But, as you age, the word symptom can take on new meaning…