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After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

While most vegetables are now available year-round, May is the month gardens and farms across…

A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…

As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

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

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

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to start with fresh ingredients. Having nutritious staples and cooking essentials…

Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause…

Have you eaten seaweed? A traditional food in many cultures, seaweed and other algae are…

When you think about healthy foods, seeds probably aren’t the first things that come to…

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…

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

A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a…

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

Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health….

This season, explore the many varieties of colorful, delicious, versatile, nutritious squash. Nutrition. Winter squash,…

Berries are bursting with flavor—as well as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can benefit…

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and…

From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet…

Add colorful chard to liven up your next meal. © onfilm | Getty Images Despite…

Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But…

Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated…

An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body…

A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who…

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say…

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…

Q: Why do doctors ask about family history of heart disease? A: Your family health…

Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…

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

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

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

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…

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

If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Fish is one of the healthiest whole foods you can consume. It contains calcium, iron,…

The Folklore. Hemp is back! This variety of the cannabis plant, not to be confused…