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Resveratrol is a polyphenol, a plant compound that acts as an antioxidant. It’s found in red wine and dark chocolate. If you want to wind back the clock on your brain’s age by up to a decade, go ahead and indulge a little!

If you’re feeling anxious, down, or lonely in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic you’re not alone. Anxiety and depression numbers have skyrocketed since the lockdowns began. A collection of apps can help significantly reduce your stress and anxiety, and they’re free!

You probably already know that bad nutrition and poor sleep can sabotage your immune system. But there are some lesser-known habits you may be engaging in right now that are compromising your immune system’s ability to protect you at a time when you need it most.

With all the hype around green tea’s health benefits, it’s tempting to sip on the stuff all day, every day. But it turns out that drinking too much of this typically healthy beverage comes with a few potential side effects… including one serious one.

High blood pressure and heart disease go hand in hand. Most of us get checked regularly at our doctor’s office. Hopefully yours is in the green… but there’s a way to check it to see if red zone numbers are in your future.

I’m focusing on superfood combinations that can boost my immune system and tame inflammation. Both will lower my chances of a COVID-19 infection, or any infection, for that matter. And since spring has finally arrived and it’s warm out, I’d like to share five of my favorite superfood smoothie recipes with you.

Stay-at-home orders have most of us sitting more than ever. Estimates show that levels of physical activity have plummeted by 32 percent, leading to added stress and depression as well as weight gain. A new study has shown that substituting nap time for sitting time could help you feel and be healthier.

Fiber is a health-giving, life-saving nutrient. Research shows eating a high fiber diet decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and colorectal cancer. It also extends life expectancy. The problem is, not all sources of fiber deliver the same benefits — especially if they’re “whole grain.”

With all the stress, uncertainty and monotonous days spent hunkered down at home, many of us are eating less healthy than we normally would. But it turns out, even a little bit of junk food has a swift and serious impact on your brain’s ability to function.

Both diabetes and high blood pressure significantly increase your risk of dying from both heart attack and stroke, with diabetes alone nearly doubling that risk. Now, new research has found that simply adding more dairy to your diet could be the key to avoiding both conditions, especially if you go full fat.

If you live with indigestion that causes bloating and stomach pain, you might be tempted to head to your doctor for a prescription. But wait… many of those pills have been linked to Alzheimer’s. Luckily, a new study has found safe, effective indigestion relief in an ancient Chinese practice.

With obesity on the rise, more people are looking at green tea as an aid in fat burning and weight loss, as well as for its other health benefits. An international group of researchers did a deep dive into how green tea can help with weight loss.

We spend a lot of time talking about the dangers of high blood pressure. But did you know that low blood pressure (hypotension) holds dangers all its own? Here’s what you need to know about hypotension, its effects and how to prevent it.

Alzheimer’s is one of the scariest diseases on the planet. It doesn’t just steal your life, it steals who you are and the lifetime of memories you’ve accumulated. Scientists have proven that one of the easiest ways to postpone or even prevent Alzheimer’s could be found in your bathroom.

There are changes you can make in your forties that will keep you healthier, more energetic and more alert for decades to come. Here are 11 changes you can make that will make a big difference over time.

A new study says there’s a little-known factor that could be increasing your chances of ending up with worrisome cholesterol levels. It’s something you could be drinking on a daily basis.

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…

Would you like to know how to lower blood pressure, lower heart attack and stroke risk, lower inflammation in the body, restore gut health, balance the immune system, and increase fiber with a single whole food?

Eating less junk food is one of the hardest things to do — especially around the holidays when everywhere you look you see a bowl of candy, a plate of cookies or some cheesy, carb-filled appetizer. Even if you promise to stay strong, more often than not, you give in to temptation.

Medical science has made wondrous advances to extend lifespan. But despite our best efforts, long life does not always translate into good health…

If you’re struggling to achieve a healthy weight by the diet and exercise method, but have been unsuccessful, where should you turn? These days there is no shortage of advice available…

Does knee pain bring you to your knees? Maybe the question is: does knee pain bring you to your chair. If it does, you need to fight the temptation to avoid pain by avoiding movement, because it’s only making matters worse…

The holidays can be stressful. They are also hard on your stomach too. Solve both of these problems with one fell swoop with a powerful pill that protects your brain, melts fat, fights disease and keeps your body young.

Dieticians have pushed a huge myth on the trusting American public — that the only way to lose weight and avoid diabetes and heart disease was to eat a low calorie, low-fat diet. But now there’s a different philosophy of eating that represents one of the biggest threats to this myth…

Many folks, especially women, are prone to repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Until recently, antibiotics were a dependable way to stamp out these problems, case by case. But studies show that the best way to fight these bacterial problems is with…

In today’s exercise video Dennis Angelina will show you a simple exercise using a dumbbell, where simply drawing the alphabet in front of you, will do wonders for your core stability, chest, arms, shoulders and upper back. Once a week is all you need. Give it a try!

Damage to your gut can affect your total body health and increase your risk for intestinal cancers. Instead of applying a band aid, there are two simple ways to give IBS the heave-ho and get your life back…

Muscle soreness and pain can slow your life down. It’s not bad enough that we lose muscle as we age, but unless you do something, your muscles will get weaker with more aches, too. Try this to ease aches and inflammation…

Humans are emotional creatures. Some more so than others. We have our ups and downs, and expect to feel the spectrum of emotions as a normal part of life. But just because these emotions may be normal for most of us, that doesn’t mean they’re harmless…

If you’re a smoker, you already know how hard it is to try to kick the habit. But if you also drink alcohol quite regularly, the odds are stacked even higher against you. That’s because when these two habits are combined they appear to have effects on the human brain that prove hard to resist.

In many cases, significant hair loss, especially in women, can signal underlying imbalances related to hormones, nutrition, cardiovascular health, immunity and inflammation.

My favorite exercises are the ones where one posture or movement works many different body parts at the same time. This saves time and produces the most results from the least effort.

Arthritis and joint pain affect millions of Americans annually. Pain and inflammation wreak havoc on the body and alter one’s ability to carry out their daily activities. Knee pain is among the most common types of pain for which people seek medical advice and treatment. But it doesn’t have to be.

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.