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Potatoes are probably the most controversial vegetable. No one would say that broccoli is unhealthy, but potatoes have plenty of naysayers… mostly because they’re high in carbs. But the truth is that potatoes are a good source of nutrients, including protein that can fuel your muscles.

The vital antioxidant nutrient Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is responsible for providing an energy spark to all 100 trillion of your body’s cells. And scientists have proven that sufficient CoQ10 is critical for producing 95 percent of your body’s personal energy. But its effects go much deeper…

When your thyroid is functioning properly, your health blossoms. When it isn’t, the effects on your health can be more widespread than you’d ever imagine. Here is a list of 9 lesser-known signs of thyroid trouble you need to be aware of.

Vitamin D and calcium, the dynamic duo of bone health, are probably the first things you think of when you think about how to keep your bones healthy… but vitamin K is crucial for building bone strength and can be found in many of the foods we eat.

High sugar intake is directly linked to liver cancer, liver scarring and fatty liver disease — a condition that can lead to cirrhosis. But there is a zero-calorie savior that can satisfy your sweet tooth and save your liver — stevia.

Spending time in the sunshine lifts your mood and gives you a vitamin D boost that keeps your bones and your immune system strong. But it also leads to UVB-induced skin damage and premature aging. Could supplementing collagen reverse that damage and restore youthful skin?

If you want to reduce your odds of developing Alzheimer’s, you should make one simple change to your diet — eat more flavonoid-rich foods. Why? Because the amount you eat now directly impacts your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in the decades to come.

When you think of apple cider vinegar, you probably picture that tangy salad dressing that makes your mouth water or that tart marinade that gives your favorite chicken dish an extra kick. But, if you’re only using the flavor-packed powerhouse in your cooking, you could be missing out on some big health benefits…

Do you have stomach issues, food allergies or intolerances? What if you could get rid of your gut trouble without changing anything in your diet? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s possible. That’s because gut issues don’t always have to do only with the contents of your stomach…

One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. And even while breast cancer rates have been decreasing, this year alone, over 42,100 women will die from it. But a review of 20 studies proves a high fiber diet is a solid way to bring your breast cancer risk down.

In many modern countries, even the U.S. where most people have access to high-quality nutrition, vitamin deficiencies are more common than most realize. That puts wellness at the top of the list… starting with these essential nutrients…

We all want to look younger. Yet, little things you do each day could be aging you beyond your years… That’s why we’re counting down six seemingly harmless habits that can leave your face looking like a road map. If you’re doing any of these, stop now to keep your age a secret…

On their own, statins are not a fool-proof guarantee of better outcomes. In fact, I recommend that all my patients eat a heart-healthy diet. Why? Because if your cholesterol is high and you can reduce it with diet alone, that’s always the better answer. That’s why a new study is so alarming…

With COVID-19 going around, you want your immune system to be primed and ready to fight if and when it needs to. That means you should pay a little extra attention to the vitamins and minerals you’re getting daily. A new scientific review shows that high selenium levels could be linked to a higher likelihood of surviving COVID-19…

There’s one exercise that can be done anywhere. No special equipment is required and the benefits are wide-ranging — from boosting your brain health to keeping your heart ticking.So, throw out the excuses and break out your shoes…

Since we know that heart disease is the leading cause of heart attacks, is there anything you’re doing that’s increasing your risk of death? What can you do differently that could save your life? For starters, you can change these five habits and change your risk…

I’m being careful to make very conscious choices about what I eat these days. See, the link between depression and weight gain is well established. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that may be the root of the problem and the answer to fixing it…

As much as I enjoy losing myself in good television, I know that by watching so much all at once, I might be putting my health at risk. According to all the research, binge-watching is linked to a higher risk of inflammatory disease and a shorter life span in general… so is there a level that’s safe, especially for your heart health? The good news is yes!

You’ve probably heard about “brain-boosting” foods that lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. But an area that gets overlooked when we talk about diet is food pairing. Can eating certain foods together impact your risk? Turns out these pairings are a recipe for cognitive decline…

Overall, fewer people are dying from cancer. But while cancer deaths are going down, the number of people being diagnosed with certain types actually went up last year. We’ve put together a list of six symptoms that doctors say patients often miss to help you avoid being caught in this nightmare scenario…

If you have metabolic syndrome, you’re officially at a much higher risk for heart disease (diabetes and cancer too). Scary thought, I know. But protecting yourself from the dangers of metabolic syndrome might be easier than you’d think…

More than one million people suffer from MS in the U.S. But ground-breaking research may be able to help them slow, even reverse the damage it inflicts on the nervous system. Best of all, it’s a natural compound found in some of our favorite fruits.

Even though coffee has transformed its bad-for-you image over the past couple of decades, there are still lingering questions about coffee’s impact on your health. Why is coffee OK for your heart in some studies and not OK in other studies? Research shows it all may come down to this one thing…

In the weeks after a heart attack, you need to do things differently so you don’t have another one. What should you do to turn your heart health around? Healthy eating and exercise are great starters. But there’s another component to restoring heart health that people often forget about…

For decades, scientists have questioned the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s. Does poor sleep increase risk? It seems people with sleep problems are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. Or, does the brain biology of people at risk cause them to have poor sleep? Regardless, what’s at the root of this is what deep sleep does to your brain.

Over the past couple of decades, we’ve seen aspirin’s anti-cancer clout rise significantly. But the salicin that inspired aspirin may not even be the best anti-cancer compound the amazing willow has to offer. Recent research shows there’s another willow compound with even more cancer-fighting potential…

Making deliberate choices about the foods you eat and what kinds of meals you prepare for yourself can truly make the difference between good or poor health or between a minor illness or a life-threatening one. Foods that boost your immune health are especially important…

I like a glass a wine now and then, but I’m finding my body doesn’t tolerate it as well as it did in my younger days. Luckily, a study has found an herbal remedy may work like a natural hangover drug to not only significantly reduce acute alcohol-related symptoms but protect the liver.

If you’ve been feeling out of balance or even taken a tumble, it may be time to get your ears checked — but not for the reasons you might think. It turns out your hearing plays a bigger role in your balance than ever realized and a hearing test could help you avoid a fall…

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, more than 25 million Americans now suffer from asthma. That’s 25 million people that have to take more extensive precautions with their health in these unprecedented times. So, what should you be doing now to protect yourself if you have asthma?

One of the ingredients in this recipe is apple cider vinegar. Often touted as a health tonic, apple cider vinegar is reported to lower blood sugar, aid in digestion and reduce cardiovascular disease risks, among other health benefits. Some even refer to it as one of nature’s miracle drugs.

Americans eat foods designed to boost the profits of food companies, not your health. These fake foods trick your brain and are designed by food scientists to be irresistible — and addictive. One natural ‘additive’ could change that.

If you don’t think the microflora in your gut give your immune system a huge boost, then you should keep reading. Because it just might help you prevent cancer.

As a fitness coach, I’ve learned a lot of terms for the upper arms: few of them endearing. It’s a body part we all seem to have trouble with. But this set of toning exercises will you have sleeveless-ready in no time…

Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease, like when you take PPIs to treat your acid reflux. People taking the lowest doses of these drugs had a slightly increased risk of stroke, while people taking the highest doses were in grave danger of stroke.

More than 41 million Americans take prescription antidepressants. About half aren’t helped by these drugs, and many others muddle through with nagging side effects. That means millions of Americans are still searching for a better solution, like this one…

A new organism that has never before appeared on planet earth is about to hit your dinner table… but you’ll never know. Because no one has to tell you that you’re eating it.

We know that whole foods offer significant protection from cancer. It’s one of the best ways to keep tumors out of your body. A new review finds that eating eight servings of this sweet secret per day drops your risk of lung cancer. The effect is strongest in women.

Each year, over 7.5 million people world-wide are diagnosed with some form of dementia. What’s most concerning is that these numbers are skyrocketing. But so are the rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Is there a link between Alzheimer’s and these metabolic conditions?

I have never been a fan of homeopathic medicine even though I am a personal advocate for other forms of natural medicine and holistic and traditional health practices. But some swear by it.

You know what’s cool? Spending less time exercising but burning more calories. This is the way to do it! But is lack of motivation holding you back? Grab your headphones — they could make all the difference…

If you’re not feeding the bacteria in your gut correctly, they look for food elsewhere, like your gut lining. That could lead to leaky gut syndrome and a host of unpleasant conditions and chronic diseases.

Your body has some pretty sophisticated ways to help you adapt to where you live, how you live and what you have available to eat. But what happens when changes happen too fast? Our bodies can’t adapt to the pace of changes to our food and environment.

I think one of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. But my kids get easily bored after a day or two of turkey. So to avoid leftover burnout, I found this recipe that specifically featured Thanksgiving meal leftovers and I think it’s going to be an after-holiday tradition with my family.

The fruit of the vine has a real romance to it. And whether it’s a coincidence or not, grapes protect your heart. You see, when your heart’s antioxidant defenses falter, that’s when you’re open to high blood pressure which leads to heart disease.

If you’re over 40, you’re fighting an uphill battle to preserve your muscle mass. That’s because you’re slowly losing muscle to sarcopenia, muscle loss caused by the aging process.

There’s not much that can be done to prevent type 1 diabetes. However, type 2 diabetes is a different story. Before you become one more person relying on shots and medications, you can take steps to stop the madness…

When you’re under oxidative stress, the system breaks down. T cells run short of an enzyme that keeps their membrane intact. The result: a chronic infection that your immune system can never quite get rid of, the development of an autoimmune disease, or even nastier things, like cancer. That’s why this vitamin is so important…

Core stability, hip and leg strength are essential to an active lifestyle, good posture and protecting the knees. Tema Esberg of Potentia Personal Training shows you this simple “shoulder bridge with hip dips” exercise to tone and strengthen these areas in this easy-to-follow video.

When you were a kid you probably thought of the tomato as a vegetable, and now they’re calling them “tomato fruit.” But whether you’re old school or new age, the fact is: tomatoes help your heart.

I’m always looking for natural ways to maintain my energy throughout the day. The most important thing for me is to avoid those foods and drinks that put me on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. For healthy, sustained energy try some of these natural energy boosters that work great…

Can it really be true that all you have to do is walk and it will help you live longer and avoid disease? Let’s look at the evidence.

You’ve heard all your life that for health and hydration, it’s necessary to consume eight glasses of water a day. If you drink your eight on a particular day, but instead of water, you switched things up a bit and had four glasses of water and four glasses of coffee—have you met your quota?

Eggs, carbs, bacon, grilling, frying… with so much inconsistent information, what are we supposed to believe is good for us? Now we hear that cooking with vegetable oil may be cancerous.

It’s so important to start each day with the right mix of nutrients. You don’t need a heavy breakfast or even all the food groups, as long as your ‘meal’ is nutrient-dense. That’s easy to do with smoothies and shakes…

For 30 years now, alternative doctors and integrative medicine specialists have been showing us how foods can prevent cancer, and which herbs and plants fight cancer. But drug companies can’t make any money from you if you don’t equate synthetic chemical drugs and “medicine” with health. And now they want to try and tell you that…

It’s being called “medical overuse.” A too-forgiving term for overdiagnosis and overtreatment. It can also be defined as a healthcare practice that patients wouldn’t get if they knew what was in it for them — which for most procedures is potentially nothing.

Few things are as comforting as warm soup when the air outside begins to cool. Few things are as easy to cook either, or capable of packing loads of nutrition and health-boosting vitamins and minerals into one dish.

We’re very deficient in vitamin C, and getting enough of it is a powerful cancer preventative. Spend just a brief amount of time and you’ll see new studies that show people who get the most vitamin C have a 30 percent lower risk for…

Did you know that most prostate cancers do not spread and are not life-threatening? That’s the good news. The bad news is that the other forms of prostate cancer are aggressive, invade bones and organs, and are fatal. The number one factor that dropped deadly prostate cancer risk more than any other was…