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I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…
I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…
I have all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, gas, bloating,…

Foods like sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin are regulars on our Thanksgiving tables. Let’s take…
If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When…
As a flavor, bitter often gets a bad rap. A taste to grimace at instead…

There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep…
If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When…

Mexican food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the U.S. Fortunately, most Mexican cuisine…
According to the National Library of Medicine, caffeine is the number one stimulant used by…
Eating dark chocolate in modest amounts has been recommended in the past for two reasons:…

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

Healthy eating is not a black and white issue. It’s shades of gray—and sweets are…

Is the women’s restroom one of the first things you look for when you go…

Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

The research is clear: eating more whole or minimally processed plants is better for our…

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

Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, more…

Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger…

We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…
Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. [1] People…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Popcorn is a natural whole grain that contains healthy fiber, is low in saturated fat…

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

Starting the day with a nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast is ideal. But many of us don’t…
While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…
More Science that Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart A new systematic review and…
I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which…

The winter holidays are the season for sweets. Though this year may be different, many…

In the world of grains, everything old is new again. Quinoa, an “ancient grain” first…

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Comfort foods are mentally and emotionally gratifying but often empty or limited in nutritional value….
Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…

Your skin is made mostly of water, and everyone knows that drinking eight 8-ounce glasses…

In our post Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain, you learned about the phytochemicals in dark…
A heart-healthy diet is generous in fruits and vegetables, but not enough people reap the…
In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…
High blood pressure causes range from diet and stress to genetics and age, but did…
Q: I’m sure my wife has sleep apnea—she rouses several times during the night, making…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects 14% to 20% of adults in the United States.[1]…
Do you enjoy an occasional—or frequent—square or two of dark chocolate? If so, you are…

A whopping 50 million American adults suffer from chronic or severe pain. According to data…
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…