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It’s no surprise to any of us that despite the best efforts of moms everywhere, 90 percent of us are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But what if we did? For starters, 7.8 million early deaths a year could be prevented. Scientists can even measure the benefits in each serving, and reveal the magic number for saving lives…

Do you get a little bit sleepy as the afternoon wears on? Are you feeling that after lunch slump that makes you want to just curl up, close your eyes and drift off, if only for a little while? Here’s your excuse to give in: napping may be good medicine for your brain.

For years, scientists have been studying how vitamin D influences a number of diseases, particularly inflammatory diseases, diabetes and cancer. That’s why a group of scientists formulated a plan…

We’ve seen lots of research about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. But how active, or inactive you are, has been found to have a great impact on whether a heart attack kills you on the spot or serves as a mere warning that you need to make some major lifestyle changes.

People focus on avoiding gas. But inside the body, one gas in particular acts as a chemical messenger, one that could offer smelly protection against life-threatening illnesses and boost longevity. But the wrong foods can cheat you of it.

Are you waking up feeling tired and sluggish after a full night’s sleep? Do you find yourself suffering from daytime sleepiness? For women, obstructive sleep apnea is often underdiagnosed and the consequences can be dangerous…

Your hormones rely on key nutrients to work at their best, and it is virtually impossible to get everything you need through food alone, unless you want to eat 10lbs of broccoli sprouts every day! Let’s take a look at the best and most well-researched supplements for various types of hormonal support!

Green tea is well-known for its positive benefits on metabollism, brain funtion, blood sugar and longevity. Now, researchers say its key compound may increase a natural anti-cancer protein know as the “guardian of the genome.”

During early Roman times, the walnut was considered a food for the gods. But recently scientists have been using artificial intelligence to dig deeper and identify the specific components of walnuts that can add years to your life by slashing disease risk.

Medical marijuana, or cannabis, has been used medicinally to provide relief for chronic pain, nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients. But what about heart health? More studies are needed but there’s positive news about its effect on blood pressure.

Antibiotics are lifesavers. But because we’ve relied on them too heavily, we’ve contributed to a big downside: antibiotic resistance. But scientists are finding promise in a nutrient found in many common foods that may trigger good bacteria in the body to go after disease-causing pathogens.

The difference between a mild case of the flu and possible hospitalization is the development of pneumonia. Just in time, researchers have identified one more way to reduce risk for a lung infection…

We know it’s important to keep our teeth and gums clean, but we often don’t consider how much good oral hygiene is connected with our whole-body health. More and more research is showing just how much our oral health can influence our overall health — and vice versa…

Across the U.S., fifty percent of us drink coffee daily. It’s a love affair that likely has a lot to do with energy-boosting caffeine. Too much, and coffee can make you feel jittery and nervous. But if you want to reduce the risk of heart failure, decaf may not have the power to do it.

For the past decade, there’s been a lot of buzz about how a daily glass of wine promotes good health. But for every study that supports that, there’s another that shows harm. New research sheds light on what happens to your heart when you drink a daily glass of alcohol.

You’ve probably heard about daily aspirin therapy as a preventative for heart attack and stroke. But have you heard of its effect on colorectal cancer? Turns out there’s compelling evidence for it, with one caveat…

You’re in your 30’s and 40’s and suddenly you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. That’s because there’s a real change happening in your body. But meeting these hormone shifts head-on is the best way to get you back to your rockstar self as fast as possible.

Germs that could once be knocked out within a few days of antibiotic therapy have grown resistant to what medicine has to offer. But a new and powerful option has been found in a source that’s been making the headlines for a while now, and it may lead the next generation of antibiotics.

Going under anesthesia and enduring surgery comes with complications. But cognitive decline may not be one you’d expect. For some of us, that risk may be heightened…

There’s an Ayurvedic proverb: When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. It sums up the problems most doctors have with treating the symptoms of disease with unnecessary medicines and invasive procedures instead of addressing the root cause…

MS is an autoimmune disease that attacks from within and wears down the protective coating around nerve fibers in the central nervous system, slowly stealing independence from its victims. But research has found they share a common deficiency in the form of an omega fatty acid that could combat the disease.

For too long, patients with irritable bowel syndrome and gluten sensitivity have been told it’s “all in their mind.” The reasons for their pain, cramping and other life-interrupting symptoms have been poorly understood. Now, scientists are uncovering a surprising cause that not only validates the suffering but could lead to better treatments.

While many of us are stuck inside and working from home to avoid COVID-19, we’re being exposed to another serious threat: sitting too much. In fact, there are some overlapping threats between the virus and sitting too much that you should address sooner than later. Here are eight very real, research-based reasons to get up more often.

Researchers have found that the “rotten egg” gas the body produces has an upside: It’s capable of preventing the formation of tau protein tangles, the main cause of the cognitive, motor and memory losses of Alzheimer’s.

When you think of high blood pressure, what comes to mind? For most people, answers might include heart disease, stroke, heart attack, or maybe even an aneurysm. They would be right. But they’d also be missing something. That’s because not all of the dangers of out of control blood pressure are so well known.

A diet loaded with foods high in unhealthy fats can really hurt your heart health. And fried foods are one of the biggest culprits. Researchers are studying just how fried food affects heart disease risk, and so far what they’ve found is disturbing, including the damage a one-cup serving can do…

There appears to be a connection between a diet high in saturated fat and brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s. As researchers explore this link, they’ve discovered that a particular nutrient may help protect the brain in those consuming high-fat diets…

You may be asking yourself, “How did I get here? Why do I feel so bad?” If you’re between the ages of 35-50 then your hormones are most likely to blame. Your reproductive hormones are fluctuating, and ultimately beginning to or finishing their decline to menopause. It can be a difficult time. But it doesn’t have to be.

About a million people in the United States are presently living with various stages of Parkinson’s disease. There is no cure for this progressive disease that slowly robs you of your physical and mental capabilities. But the right diet could keep it at bay for quite a long time.

For a minute, just close your eyes and think about what makes you happy. We often think about people in our lives, circumstances or possessions. In reality, however, happiness is largely a chemical experience. That means you can intentionally trigger your mood-boosting neurotransmitters.

Picture a fish tank without a filter. Before too long, sludge and slime build up, and the fish die. Your brain without sleep is like a fish tank without a filter. Until the last few years, scientists really didn’t understand just how your brain cleans up after itself. Now, they do.

Most people fear blindness more than losing a limb, and nearly as much as getting cancer or AIDS. That’s why the eye disease glaucoma is so dang scary… But there’s something you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing some (or all) of your sight…

Do you do everything you can to take care of your oral health? Or, are you more of a quick swipe with your toothbrush kind of person? Is flossing a twice a day ritual or a hassle you’d just a soon skip? If caring for your teeth and gums is not at the top of your to-do list, I’ve got news for you…

If you’re like most people you probably believe that illnesses mostly happen during stressful events. But, in fact, we are most vulnerable to illnesses right after a period of heightened stress followed by a rapid drop in stress levels… exactly like what happens during and after the holidays.

According to a new study, you may have even more reason than ever to want to eat right and get in shape. That’s because that spare tire around your middle, along with those love handles, could be putting you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease…

Eczema affects over 31 percent of the US population, and is best known as a condition that makes the skin red, itchy, swollen, cracked and painful. Many things can cause eczema, and there appears to be no cure for it. But there is an essential oils blend that can provide relief…

Just about every process in the human body involves chemical reactions. And the catalyst for those chemical reactions are enzymes. Digestive enzymes improve nutrient absorption, while proteolytic enzymes treat various chronic diseases. Let’s talk about using them…

If you’ve tried to sit or stand using better posture, you’ve probably noticed the first place you feel it is in your tummy area. Here’s where the really simple “boat” pose can help your posture and train those muscles for a firm, tight and flat tummy…

The latest research shows that cutting calories is an effective way to prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes. But if you want to prevent type 2 diabetes (or improve an existing case), you don’t have to cut back on all food. There’s one type of food you want to get more of…

Typical arthritis pain is a result of cartilage between joints wearing down. But middle-aged women can suddenly find themselves with that and more: fat, inflamed, painful joints that seem to develop almost overnight. If that’s you, be wary of the potentially deadly medications and try this instead…

Up to 75 percent of women suffer with hot flashes during menopause, and about 10 percent continue to 15 years later. Irritating and embarrassing… they can even make it hard to sleep at night. But you can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes naturally…

When you think of improving exercise performance and recovery, and strength, supplements that often come to mind include creatine, carnitine, amino acids, fish oil, and protein powders. But an especially potent antioxidant brings some special properties to the table…

Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD… no matter what you call it, the symptoms can be painful, including tightening of the chest and burning in the stomach and throat. Downing a few heartburn tablets is an easy quick fix, but the result could be devastating for your kidneys…

When it comes to choosing a healthy cooking oil, there’s one oil that’s easy to get confused about—canola oil. Efforts to market canola oil as a health food have led to mixed messages that might have you wondering… Should you embrace canola oil or avoid it?

Summer is over, days are shorter, it gets dark earlier… you spend less time outside, thanks to the cold. It all adds up to a recipe for worsening depression. Short-term depression can have consequences on your health, but don’t head off to the doctor for anti-depressants just yet…

Five million migraine sufferers have at least one attack monthly. If you’re one of them, you should know about the supplement that not only reduces inflammation, but has also been shown to boost the release of serotonin and dopamine — “feel good chemicals” that help prevent migraines…

Abundant research has demonstrated the health benefits of coconut oil. It helps reduce blood pressure and improve diabetes. It’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It’s been used for thousands of years. Why, then, has the FDA worked so hard, for decades, to steer you away from it?

Does energy feel like a scarce commodity in your body? Most of us look for a quick fix — a band aid solution that makes us feel better temporarily but makes things so much worse in the long run… like energy drinks. Here’s what you should do instead…

When breathing in chemicals and particles, your body’s natural reaction is to cough or sneeze, which is its natural defense to ridding itself of foreign particles. We always consider outdoor air quality, but we need to start looking inside our homes where we spend most of our time.

Big tobacco and big sugar are birds of a feather. So take a long hard look at your sugar habit, and do what you can to kick it. It turns out, they’ve suspected for quite a while — a whopping five decades — that sugar has a devastating effect on your health…

When you feel chronically fatigued, you are always in a cycle of being tired, having low energy, poor focus, bad eating habits, chronic aches and pains, tend to have a short temper. Fatigue can also lead to depression and loss of joy for life. Take steps to get your energy back…

Digestive enzymes improve nutrient absorption, while proteolytic enzymes treat various diseases. But few people know what they are, or how to use them outside of improving indigestion. So, let’s look at some important things about enzymes and how they can work for you…

Chronic stress is associated with a multitude of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. And prescription anxiety drugs come with side effects like dizziness, fatigue and weight gain. But what if you could literally flip a switch, a light switch, to turn off the stress?

If you’re not already taking a daily low-dose aspirin for your heart health, perhaps as a recommendation by your doctor, or for other reasons, you might see if you’re a good candidate to do so… 20 years of studies have come together to push it into the spotlight as a potential cancer fighter.

Foot pain is arguably one of the worst types of pain. But, the good news is that whether you’re living with plantar fasciitis, stress fractures of your feet, tendonitis or any other type of foot or ankle pain, there’s a remedy that doesn’t involve drugs, needles or surgery…

No long list of foods to avoid here. There’s just two things the American Institute for Cancer Research has revealed that could have the greatest impact on your cancer risk. One you need to eat much more of… and one you should probably go the rest of your life without ever eating again.

Yoga is known to help with depression, decrease stress and improve sleep and boost immunity. But this one popular yoga pose is practically a full-body workout that helps strengthen your arms, shoulders, core and legs, while also stretching the spine…

Poor sleep is linked with an increased risk of diabetes, dementia, hypertension, depression, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory disease. Unfortunately, many people turn to drugs to solve their sleep problems, and this has consequences of its own — especially for seniors…

RA is a painful and debilitating disease. But diet can make a big difference in autoimmune diseases by slashing the severity of symptoms, slowing disease progression and, in some cases, even sending the disease into remission. But it’s hard to know where to start…

Have you ever tried to order just one small fast food item but end up with a whole meal with enough calories for three days? Restaurants know all about the power of ‘food cues’ to get you to spend and eat more, leaving you to pay the price with your wallet and your waistline.