
MIND Diet Puts Focus on Brain Health
Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…

Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…

We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…

Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take…

It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal…

Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as…

Q: What is coffeefruit and is it healthful to consume? A: Coffee beans are one of the…
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Q: What are some benefits of vitamin C and what foods are good sources? A: Vitamin C…

The Folklore. Ripe tomatoes, plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer, tug heavily on…

Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…
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The Folklore. There’s no denying the irresistible pistachio. Its smooth beige shell reveals a peak…

Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other…

I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I…

When looking for at home migraine relief, a quick online search will pull up several…

The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the…

If you search the internet for prostate health supplements, you will find dozens of options…

The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over…

Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals…

If “free radicals” sounds to you like a ’60s protest chant, you haven’t been keeping…

© Richard Clark | Getty Images The Folklore. Rather drab, rough, and homely looking, the…

To understand what antioxidants do, you have to start with a little molecule called a…
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Products that claim they can detoxify, clean, or clear your lungs can be made from…

Each plant we consume contains hundreds of phytochemicals. Scientists are just beginning to understand how…

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Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated…

Americans are embracing organics like never before. Once scant on supermarket shelves, organic foods have…
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I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused…

The Folklore. The eggplant, also called aubergine, brinjal, and guinea squash, is known for its…

Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to…

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping…

Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Numerous studies have shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of getting a…

Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

Parents often have tried to persuade children to eat carrots by saying “they’re good for…

NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…

Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…

Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…

For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…

The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…