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There are benefits to high-fat, low-carb diets, particularly for weight loss and brain conditions like epilepsy. But there’s no denying the damage fat can do to your heart. Researchers have uncovered a connection between diets high in fat and a certain protein that can wreak havoc with your cardiac health…

Scientists believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors may contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that usually affects a person’s motor skills and movement. When it comes to environmental concerns, a certain herbicide has a strong connection to the disease.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, we hear. But could it also keep brain aging at bay? That’s what some new research indicates. But if you don’t like apples, no worries. There are other sources of this brain-boosting nutrient…

Red ginseng has quite a reputation in traditional Korean medicine. It’s used as a tea, extract and supplement for various ailments, and is reported to have strong anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. Now, scientists have discovered two molecules in the root that can stop the spread of lung cancer, with the help of a microwave.

Strokes don’t only happen in the brain. Retinal artery occlusion is a stroke that happens in the eye. The only symptom may be diminished vision. But an “eye stroke” is considered a medical emergency, meaning minutes count not only to avoid permanent vision loss but to prevent another serious event…

Despite increased awareness of the downsides of soda, half the population consumes sugary drinks on a given day. One in four people gets at least 200 calories from soda, while five percent get at least 567, the equivalent of four cans of soda a day. For a breast cancer survivor, that could be a death sentence. Here’s why and the drink to toast your longevity to instead.

Fasting has become popular of late. Recent research, though, has shown that even intermittent fasting might not be enough to bust belly fat. But the research did get the fat to give up the skinny on why it’s so difficult, and that’s information you can use to master your strategy to win the battle of the bulge…

The Mediterranean diet is well known for its multiple health benefits, including heart health, weight loss and cancer prevention. Now, researchers in Scotland have added brain health to that list. Sticking to a Mediterranean style of eating can keep your brain sharp well into your senior years.

Aging can come with higher risks of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. These two diseases may seem unrelated, but they share a lot of the same characteristics inside the body. And now it appears there may be a definite link between type 2 diabetes and your risk for Parkinson’s.

Lowering blood pressure can be challenging. After all, to get it down, most doctors recommend changing your diet, getting more exercise or taking loads of medications, sometimes stacked one on top of another. But lowering your BP a few more notches can be as simple as a cup of tea.

There’s tons of evidence that eating mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help prevent and even cure many conditions, from eczema to arthritis to diabetes and heart disease. But some people remain skeptical. Here’s one woman’s true story of what can happen when you switch to a plant-based diet.

Much has been written about coffee’s health benefits, but one area that’s been murky is whether coffee helps or hurts heart health. Now, another study has confirmed that drinking coffee made a particular way, and used as the basis for some of our favorite coffee house beverages, can actually raise the risk of cardiovascular disease…

Those blooms you bring into your home this spring could spell discomfort and even worse for your furry friends. Here’s the lowdown on some popular flowers, how they can poison your pet and what to do if you think your cat or dog has eaten them.

Pain, burning, urgency — each of these symptoms will sound familiar if you’ve ever suffered from a urinary tract infection. And the likelihood is, you have. And while the pain and symptoms of the infection themselves are bad enough, according to a new study, having a urinary tract infection could be a signal of far worse to come…

Do you know someone whose heart attack seemed to “come out of the blue? While it’s hard to understand how someone can seem fine one day and suffer a major heart event the next day, it happens. Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas explains how, why and what’s lurking below the surface that even a stress test can miss — and how to help guard against it.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, chances are you’ve experienced side effects from your medication, so you may be aware of alternatives that relieve your symptoms. One such alternative, fish oil, has shown the ability to ease RA symptoms. You can ramp us those effects by taking it with the right juice…

There’s no doubt fiber’s part of a healthy diet. Yet, we mostly think about what it does for the gut, like promoting regularity or stopping the bloat. There’s one more way adding the power of fiber to your life could improve your health (and even your happiness)…

Energy drinks are loaded with caffeine and sugar. For that reason alone, they’ve always been questionable at best when it comes to your health. But now, research has pinpointed other chemicals in these drinks that damage your kidneys and set you up for heart failure.

In the U.S., someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. For survivors, the road to recovery can be long and hard. But trials are underway to test a hallucinogenic drug that could be the answer to less brain damage and better function following stroke.

Fructose has been a common food additive for decades, and its overconsumption is known to cause issues with the liver and insulin resistance, a precursor to obesity and diabetes. What hasn’t been as clear is how fructose impacts the immune system, and that’s a gamble with high stakes right now.

For years we’ve been told to watch our cholesterol, keeping our so-called “bad” cholesterol down and our “good” cholesterol up. But what if that advice was wrong and we’ve been operating under a false sense of security? There’s much more banking on HDL than we ever realized.

Walk into any gym and you’ll notice a great divide, with women hitting the treadmills and ellipticals, while the men lay claim to the weight machines. It’s a divide that seems to only get greater with age. But if you’re a woman over 50, skipping the weights in favor of just cardio could be a big mistake.

A high-protein diet can be an extremely effective weight loss plan. It usually goes hand in hand with a low-carb diet. But before you jump into changing your ways, consider the health of your kidneys. If not, you could end up with a bigger problem than a few extra pounds.

We use more artificial light than ever at night, both indoors and outdoors, and it’s affecting our health. Night light use is connected with a higher risk of obesity, depression, sleep disorders and diabetes. And according to researchers, it may be raising our risk of a particular type of cancer…

If you were in the clutches of drugs or alcohol, you’d want out. It’s time to think about foods that are bringing your health down the same way, foods that are engineered to addict you. Here’s insight into the worst culprits and how to break free.

The egg debate has gone on for years. Some studies indicate eggs contribute to heart disease, cancer and a shorter lifespan, while others have demonstrated a protective effect. There’s a lot on the line when it comes to eggs. So, it’s no wonder the debate is ongoing. Here’s what the latest research reveals…

Curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, is well-known as a powerful anti-inflammatory that’s shown promise in relieving several diseases, including cancers of the stomach, blood and lungs. As if these benefits weren’t enough, the spice may also help protect the health of another vital organ.

Sleep is critical time the brain uses to clear toxins, build memories and reinvigorate parts of the brain that help us continue to learn and function independently. If you’re missing out on valuable shut-eye, these processes are short-circuited, and you could potentially set yourself up for serious problems.

What if lifestyle interventions were looked on as legitimate, bona fide treatments, just as medications are? The growing discipline of lifestyle medicine is making this “what if” a reality, and instead of medicalizing disease, provides an easier pill to swallow.

Previous studies have shown a combination of stress and work can increase your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In other words, being a workaholic can ruin your health. Here’s how to gauge your risk and how to turn it around.

Winter can be rough… it’s cold and damp, people are regularly coming down with viruses, and we often don’t feel like we’re at our best. That’s why a little extra effort to boost your immune system and your mood could go a long way in helping you survive it. Here are a few tips from Dr. Eliaz…

Do you feel bloated and miserable? You could be suffering from good, old-fashioned belly bloat. But, there’s really nothing good about it. Well, luckily for you, there is an answer…

How often do you make a tall glass of orange juice a part of your breakfast? A few times a week — or every day? Well, that’s how often you’ve been drinking a potentially lethal serving of glyphosate, a “probable human carcinogen.”

B vitamins do amazing things for your body. B12, for example, keeps your neurological health intact and wards off two of the most serious brain diseases — Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. But in certain situations, a real danger arises…

Stem cell treatments are gaining in popularity. These cells and growth factors can differentiate into bone, cartilage, muscle, fat, collagen, nerves, blood vessels, skin, hair or other tissue types. They can be infused by IV or injected directly into your joints, tendons or ligaments.

When you think about butter versus margarine, you may automatically think margarine is better, healthier. But as it turns out, there is quite a bit more to the story you might want to know if you’re trying to decide which may be better for your family. For starters…

Whether you choose to exercise at the gym, at home or even in your local park, research shows one thing is for certain: All exercise is not created equal if you want to increase your life span and reduce your risk of cancer…

There are four specific supplements that you should be taking to help keep a healthy mouth. And they are supplements that can also improve the overall aging of your body. Not only that, they cut your risk of three different cancers tied to periodontal disease…

If you’re ready to experience the most benefits possible from your workouts, you’ve got to know this secret. Across the board, these better results and improved quality of life will leave you wondering why you ever worked out any other way.

You may have read a lot lately about the life-lengthening benefits of calorie restriction. The opposite, excessive calorie consumption, leads to metabolic changes in your body that can lead to heart disease. But what I didn’t know was how it all connected with my liver…

Yoga has many poses, or asanas, as they are collectively known. One of the more advanced ones is known as Kurmasana, or tortoise (turtle) pose. This posture offers a great stretch for the spine, upper back, shoulders, legs and groin.

We’ve all been guilty of putting off getting in shape at one time or another. Luckily, new research is offering insight into a simple step you can take to boost your chances of fitness success… Gamification.

If you’ve reached or passed the age of 40 and haven’t done a sex audit, then it’s high time you did… Even if you managed to squeeze one in over the past few years, an update is probably due. Because the truth is, the action in the bedroom may not be exactly what it used to be.

You go to your doctor with stiff, achy joints or widespread pain and you’re diagnosed with arthritis or fibromyalgia. But, in actuality, you have skeletal fluorosis, a condition where excessive amounts of a toxin, surprisingly found in tea, builds up in your body and damages your bones and joints.

Too much sodium puts you at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Knowing this, you’re not willfully courting a stroke each time you snack on chips. But you may have inherited a gene that increases your taste for sodium. This food can trick your mind to overcome the craving…

Have you gone on diet after diet to no avail, either not losing the weight or gaining it right back? You’re not alone. Statistics show more than 95% of dieters fail and most who do lose weight will regain it within just five years. But those following these 4 steps don’t…

Worry is a normal part of life… and it really can’t be avoided when you are a caring person. Episodic anxiety is also normal, like when you feel butterflies before public speaking or are awaiting results of an exam. But when worry and anxiety become chronic, this changes everything…

For centuries throughout Asia, people consumed a food known for its health-boosting properties. Now, modern medicine show this food can aid digestion, reduce cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, encourage healthy gut bacteria and weight loss.

So, sitting is bad for your health. There’s no doubt about that. Where there the confusion lies is how much sitting is safe from a health perspective and how much physical activity is necessary to counteract the negative consequences of sitting.

If you’re one of the many people who make it a point to get their flu shot each year, you should be aware of some potential risks that your doctor and pharmacist are probably not telling you about.

If you suffer from diabetes, you know the daily struggle of balancing the foods you want to eat with the effect they will have on your blood sugar. You may have even turned to artificial sweeteners and diet drinks. But, these bring a whole host of health concerns. In fact…

Your body’s cleaning process, called autophagy, occurs when your cells breakdown toxins and damaged cell material. But when this isn’t happening efficiently enough your tissues become inflamed, which puts you at risk for diseases… especially in the gut. Kick it into gear this way…

If you’re all too familiar with the swelling and stiffness, popping and crunching, weakness and instability that leaves you unable to do the activities you love — or even just walk up the stairs in your own home pain free, don’t give up. There’s hope for your aching knees, yet…

Your body requires specific nutrients for a healthy functioning heart, and you might begin supplementing them sooner than later. There’s no reason to wait until disease manifests with something as serious as a heart attack, which is how most people discover there’s a problem…

When the weather is changing, many of us suffer with sinus congestion, headaches, congested chests and colds. And viruses and allergens are spreading, too. Essential oils can help relieve symptoms of congestion and sinus pressure so you can breathe better…

Fruits and vegetables are good for us. We should eat lots of them. Good thing we’ve got the Environmental Protection Agency watching out for us and keeping deadly chemicals off our produce … right? Not so fast. Unfortunately…

Sometimes medical therapies are warranted. But one that’s been hanging by a thread for a while now may have finally come to the end of its rope — because managing your heart health the way a plumber manages a clog doesn’t work… especially when the science is flawed…

Physicians treat symptoms. If you have high cholesterol, they’ll likely prescribe you statins. If you have high blood pressure, they’ll prescribe you antihypertensive drugs. Then, before you know it, you’re taking a daily drug cocktail when all you needed was this one thing…

She chalked it up to her genes. But your skin faces damage every day… from pollution, to chemical-laden face soaps, to ultraviolet rays. And the secret to aging better lies in reversing that damage. There’s one nutrient that could have more ability to do that than any other…

Often times, back pain occurs from muscles that become too tight and restrict range of motion while also compressing or irritating nerves. Stretching the muscles and opening up the space between the spinal vertebrae is a great way to feel better…