Protein powders are becoming a popular answer for fitness, wellness and weight loss goals. However, not all protein powders have equal health benefits. Certain types of proteins can be important in preventing premature aging, building muscle, and other specific health goals…

Did you know something as innocent as a viral infection could put you at risk for seven serious diseases? I know it sounds extreme, but if the person you’re kissing, or sharing a straw with, is a carrier of the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), an unfortunate side effect could haunt you for years…

A low mood at some point in life is an inevitable part of the human experience. But major depression is disabling and deserves serious attention. How can you recognize depression in yourself, as well as those close to you — the people you care about… your family… even friends or coworkers?

Your lungs are vital to your health and your life. But did you know that lung diseases are one of the leading causes of death? Being a non-smoker is not enough to keep you safe, considering this household practice hurts your lungs as much as 20 years of smoking…

Did you know avocados help guard against disease in every single organ in your body? Make your hair shine, soften wrinkles, and even treat sunburn? Oh, and fight cancer. But that’s not all! Here are 10 ways avocados can protect your body and boost your health…

Medical types are claiming there’s no reason for seniors to supplement their nutrition with vitamins or minerals. In a perfect world, I might agree. But before your doctor takes your supplements from you, there are a few things you might want to understand about the current state of nutrition…

Before you throw up your hands and shake your fists at the thought of one more diet plan, relax. Getting rid of belly bloat and feeling lighter is actually very simple. Here are 7 simple tricks to beat whatever’s weighing you down…

Could there really be just one perfect exercise that reduces arterial stiffness and blood pressure, while also increasing leg strength in stage 2 hypertensive postmenopausal women, like me? The answer is yes! And you can kiss those gym fees goodbye…

Dieting is hard. Before you revert to diet pills and suffer side effects like stomach pain, cramping, gas and even the inability to control your bowel movements, try something painless… A proven trick that can help you automatically eat less so that you can get slim more easily…

It’s no secret that vegetables are good for your health… but exactly which are the best vegetables for men’s heart health (women can benefit, too!) — and why are they so beneficial? It boils down to these amazing heart-protective nutrients…

People with psoriasis have noticed something strange about their chronic, painful skin condition… It gets better in the summer. If you have psoriasis, you may have noticed this seasonal shift in symptoms yourself. But have you ever wondered why this happens?

Exercise makes you younger on a cellular level. If you stop because it gets harder with age, you create a vicious cycle of aging. You’ve got to plow through the pain in the name of a more youthful body and brain. And this supplement can help make exercise easier at any age…