Potatoes have been treated like dietary villains. But one colorful variety may be hiding surprising benefits for blood pressure, gut health and the body’s cancer defenses — thanks to a powerhouse antioxidant compound.

Think walking is enough for heart protection? A cardiologist explains why women who skip strength training may be missing out on an opportunity to lower heart attack risk by almost 45 percent…

Beets can help support healthy circulation, but your body has to activate an important conversion pathway first. And one of the most important steps begins in the last place most people think to look: your mouth. So what’s gum got to do with it?

When you think about memory loss, you likely picture a problem that starts in the brain. But what’s happening in your mouth can block the formation of a chemical crucial for a youthful brain, memory retention and independence…

Research into lengthening the human lifespan has been at a fever pitch for a few decades, and science has determined that certain healthy habits can help us live much longer. But the one with the most clout may surprise you…

Drugs often have undesirable side effects. But sometimes, the result is welcome. Especially if it’s considered a gerotherapeutic, a drug that, in addition to its original purpose, can slow various aging processes…