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Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…

Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…

The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee…

Egg allergy affects about two percent of children. About 70 percent of children outgrow this…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…

More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of…

The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas,…

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach….

Improve Cardio Fitness with Simple Bodyweight Exercises Bodyweight exercises—in which you use your body to…

Q: I have no morning appetite and generally don’t eat until later in the day,…

You’ve probably heard advice to avoid processed food—but not all processing is a bad thing….

Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual…

Eat Walnuts to Reduce Inflammatory Markers A meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials showed that…

It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…
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NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in…

It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

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

Belly Fat Linked to Premature Death. Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk…

The Folklore. Whether it’s pronounced PEE-can or puh-KAHN, pecans are a truly American nut, the…

Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…
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Fish and seafood are good for brain and heart health, but most Americans don’t come…

If you’re motivated to make a healthy change this year, consider including meatless meals. There’s…

Thirsty for a new type of drink? You might consider adding kombucha into your beverage…

Does the amount of deuterium in drinking water matter to one’s health? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

While any plan that cuts calories will result in short-term weight loss, not all calorie-cutting…

I’ve heard that certain foods and drinks can trigger migraines. If this is true, which…

Why is breakfast routinely touted as the most important meal of the day? It’s because…

Energy drinks might be tempting when you’re tired but need to keep yourself alert. And…

For all of us who have leftovers after any number of meals, this is a…

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…

Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, is usually a problem for people with diabetes. When…

Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

The Folklore. Brussels sprouts have made a comeback…but why? Turns out, it’s all about preparation….

Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…

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…

Eating vitamin C-rich foods—citrus, berries, vegetables—could help older people prevent age-related muscle loss, according to…