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Are you among the 80 percent of Americans supplementing? Most of us realize that to feel better, have more energy, fight the ravages of time and avoid chronic conditions, nutrition matters. But are you making these 13 mistakes that can sabotage this healthy habit?

Myokines are proteins produced by muscles that have known anti-cancer properties. Healthy people can make plenty, but what if you’re a cancer survivor and want to keep it that way? Here’s how to boost these cancer-fighters in just 30 minutes.

Air pollution damages more than your lungs. Several studies acknowledge its threat to heart health. As inescapable as it may seem, there is a way to combat it and protect your heart in the process…

The accumulation of amyloid proteins on the brain is what leads to memory problems and a path to severe cognitive decline. Helping your brain power-up its self-cleaning mode with natural compounds may be all we need to avoid that path.

People with MS typically struggle with health problems for years before finally being diagnosed. Taking a closer look into why that is, three common complaints have been revealed as the earliest signs of MS in disguise…

Aging is a natural process. But what if it’s more like an infection, moving at a rapid pace from one part of the body to another? It makes sense when you consider that some of us age faster than others. That’s aging’s dirty little secret…

Flu isn’t just inconvenient. Complications can arise, like pneumonia, that can land you in the hospital. If you’ve got 10 minutes a day, you can start doing something now that could keep it from turning fatal.

Nutrition guides can be helpful. But in the real world, most of us eat foods that have been processed at various levels, and not so much whole food. Luckily, all processing isn’t all bad. One option can help you lose twice the weight…

Hearing loss makes it difficult to communicate and engage with others, leading to isolation and loneliness. It’s something more than a third of seniors have reported experiencing, and a combo that can open the door to bigger trouble…

The Women’s Health Initiative was a series of clinical studies by the National Institutes of Health in 1991 to address health issues in postmenopausal women. It changed how we approach menopause, for all the wrong reasons…

Tossing and turning at night and dragging through the day half asleep? Research is revealing a natural way to boost your sleep that rivals pills in effectiveness — yet comes without the troublesome side effects…

Even the best of intentions around exercise can fall by the wayside. Don’t fret. Switching to a more active lifestyle at any point in adulthood may extend lifespan. It’s never too late to start, and you control the dial on the benefits…

Nothing jolts you awake like a leg cramp. Sometimes they’re associated with a serious condition. Other times, they strike from too much or too little exercise. Say hello to this vitamin and goodbye to the pain…

If you eat a typical Western diet, chances are good you aren’t getting all the nutrients you need, even from fortified foods, like cereal. In fact, there are five nutrients critical to disease prevention we’re falling short on…

Dementia dangers with every breath — that’s the warning of a 29-million person study. Here’s what you need to know about the triple-threat hidden in air pollution and how to fight back and win the battle for your brain health…

Want firmer, younger-looking skin (with the bonus of a healthy heart)? A breakthrough in skin aging discovered in one of my favorite plant compounds is poised to change the way we approach anti-aging skincare formulations…

The dark side of artificial sweeteners has been coming to light for years. But the newest generation carries especially concerning risks, like trading calories for higher stroke risk by interfering with how your blood vessels function…

For decades, obese Americans have been made to feel lazy and at fault for eating too much and not moving enough to avoid weight gain. Energy in, energy out, right? That was wrong on so many levels, and we know why…

It’s time for hot tubs to go from luxury to wellness tool. If you can’t or won’t exercise, time in a hot tub may be just what you need to lower blood pressure and improve your immune system, even after you dry off.

While vitamin D deficiency is mainly the result of not getting enough vitamin D from sun and diet, in some cases, it can be traced to a gene mutation. Researchers uncovered something shocking about this mutation that could be a huge step forward in the fight against cancer…

Harvard researchers say the life expectancy gap between men and women has grown to six years. That’s unsettling enough, but the underlying reason behind increasingly shorter lifespans among men is even more so…

Research is learning more about the cellular hallmarks of aging — those that happen at a level we don’t see, but can sneak up and pull the rug out from under your feet. One of those is sarcopenia which can leave you frail and dependant, unless you drink a daily dose of trigonelline…

Research into the gut-brain axis, the signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system, has uncovered connections never before known. The latest is especially concerning. If you have a GI condition, know your elevated risk for brain aneurysm…

Loads of research has stacked evidence of coffee’s health benefits. But it gets better. Beyond the heart, it slays a cluster of conditions, even in early stages, to crush what’s now known as cardiometabolic disease, and it just takes this much…

Your skin is a shield between you and the pollutants, UV radiation, pathogens and toxins you encounter daily. A lot can go wrong, and not just skin cancer. From skin tags to spots, skin changes warn of conditions that are more than skin deep…

There’s no escaping “forever chemicals.” They’re everywhere and, as the name implies, they stick around. They’re also linked to numerous disease conditions. But have we been overthinking the solution?

Experts have warned that by 2050, dementia diagnoses may triple, mostly due to an aging population. But a popularly prescribed drug for back pain may be doubling the risk, even in young people.

Adults with ADHD face some unique challenges. Struggling to focus takes a toll that results in reduced well-being and higher risk for depression. But research uncovered a significant factor that fuels that cycle…

It was beautiful to watch. The slow and graceful movements… the mindful concentration… and peaceful expressions, all held my attention. But it was the evidence-based health benefits that pulled me in.

Genes have come to the forefront of research into obesity, adding a layer of complexity. A study into one gene sheds light on the thyroid, a small organ with big influence on the repression and enhancement of gene activity…

Eating lots of fiber and doing lots of exercise can help lower cholesterol — an important measure to avoid metabolic syndrome, stroke and heart attack. But a simple nutty snack swap could work just as well…

Do you get leg cramps when you walk even a short distance? Do your legs feel heavy, numb, or weak? Don’t write these symptoms off as arthritis or “getting older.” It could be the reason your family gets short-changed when it comes to longevity.

Glyphosate, the herbicide made famous by Roundup®, opened up a Pandora’s Box. It’s not in the news much, but it’s still a threat. That’s because even when exposed to a little, research shows it hangs around harming the brain…

Research has found clear links between sugary drinks and accelerated aging, diabetes and heart disease. Now, the popular drinks look to be outpacing smoking and alcohol in contributing to oral cancer…

During menopause, most women experience a new level of fatigue. There are a lot of reasons why, including hot flashes, sleep problems, pain and depression, to name a few. But a common culprit is often overlooked…

Sleep is only one process your body clock handles. Stress response is another. If your stress response feels out of control, research has discovered how you can balance it by doing the same with an organ critical for regulating stress hormone secretion…

Plant-based diets are linked to better health, longevity and healthier body weight. But a close look at the nutritional value of plant-based milk and the process of making it that may bring cancer into the mix, begs this question…

Two conditions that seem to have nothing in common may team up to increase dementia in women. They both steal sleep and starve the brain of oxygen. But 90% of women with one of the conditions go undiagnosed. Bet you can guess which one…

It’s not always easy to get to the bottom of mysterious muscle cramps. But if you pay attention to the signs you can most likely narrow it down to one of six common causes of cramping.

Most of my life I’ve been one of the 40% that suffer from migraines. Some medications have helped, but often with difficult side effects. It’s good to know there are other choices…

Lifestyle habits impact brain health. And now, that impact can be measured with a simple online test. But here’s the real question: if you’re genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s, stroke or depression, can you change your brain care score to beat it?

Managing blood pressure has its ups and downs. But when research tested this option on 14,700 volunteers, they had great news. If you’ve got 5 minutes a day you could have an easier time keeping those numbers down…

Insulin resistance is a slow but steady road to chronic illness, starting with type 2 diabetes. You can sit back and do nothing or reach for the tasty fruit that beats back blood sugar trouble…

If you find it hard to follow a whole foods diet, abhor frequent trips to the market for fresh produce and enjoy the convenience of processed food, I’ve found a deal for you: Processed foods that make the weight fall off…

I learned at a young age that my pale skin burns fast. So I have an arsenal of all the “right ways” to protect it. Imagine my dismay at discovering all the medications that could sabotage my efforts…

One reason Alzheimer’s disease is such a dreaded diagnosis is there’s no effective treatment to halt its progression. But one research team has found potential in medications that have been used for years to treat other conditions that appear to reverse it. But is the answer in the medications or the conditions themselves?

It’s become increasingly clear that the health of your heart can affect the health of your brain. In fact, studies have found a link between high blood pressure and dementia. How much can you lower it to reduce your risk?

There are upsides and downsides to daily medication. Take aspirin. It may help prevent a heart attack, but for some, the risk of bleeding or stroke goes up. But, with care, there’s one disease where daily aspirin’s possible side effects may pale compared to its prevention potential…

Research shows it can beat back heart disease, stroke and cancer, and even slow brain aging and reverse age-related brain shrinkage. So, should we even be surprised it significantly reduces amyloid plaques?

Unpredictability might be the worst thing about an inflammatory bowel condition. There are times when pain and diarrhea are more than inconvenient. What if you could predict your next flare-up weeks in advance?

Statins are prescribed to millions of people. However, the drugs are not without downsides, including pain and heightened risks for diabetes and dementia. Now, there’s evidence they may lead to a sight-stealing condition…

Older adults are at higher risk for depression. They can also fall victim to anxiety. You may have heard of paint by the numbers, but it’s art by the numbers that can give them the mental health boost they need…

Pelvic organ prolapse affects roughly half of all women to some degree. Surgery can relieve its impact on quality of life, but surgery alone may not be the answer to the frequent UTIs…

Living with allergies, you might think your miserable symptoms are something you’re stuck with. Hold on to your socks. If you’ve noticed they’re worse, it’s not your typical trigger…

Gut problems are often revealed by your transit time — the time it takes for food to pass through. Depending on yours, you may be straining on or running to the toilet. This at home test will help you figure out why…

Migraines are like headaches on steroids. Bigger and badder, and typically require serious medication. But ironically, some medications for another very common condition can give anyone up to a 70 percent greater chance of suffering migraine.

Before electricity, people went to bed at dark and rose with the sun. Today, light bombards every part of our lives, but little of it is natural. Depending on your exposure, it could increase or decrease you lifespan by 34%.

A new wrinkle in Alzheimer’s research: Discovering that the gut and the brain communicate through neurons in both organs. What does that mean for early detection, treatment and prevention?

Prostatitis is a common condition that can cause pelvic pain, urinary issues and sexual problems. In addition to conventional treatment, here are six ways to deal with a prostatitis flare up.

Stroke is more common in people over 65. But younger people are not without risk. In fact, women under 50 are falling victim to stroke in increasing numbers. The reason may surprise you…