Is beer good for you? Well, it’s good for your heart, and there is science to back that up. Wine often takes center stage during heart-health discussions. But don’t [...]
ntermittent fasting is becoming an increasingly popular way to lose weight. What’s its appeal and is it safe to fast?Whether it’s eating in a 5:2 or 16:8 pattern, [...]
Bananas—aka the fruit that’s usually sitting on your kitchen counter until it turns brown—is among the most controversial fruits. Many people avoid bananas because [...]
Though they’re not without critics, the U.S. federal dietary guidelines have for years aimed to give all Americans a blueprint for good nutrition. But new [...]
There are new concerns about previously rare types of tick-borne diseases being seen more frequently in the United States. The blacklegged tick, for example, not [...]
By reducing chronic inflammation—also known as low-grade or systemic inflammation—you may be able to boost your defense against several major diseases. In addition to [...]
When you wake up hours before your alarm, you might think making yourself stay in bed sounds like the best plan—however agonizing it may be. In other words: Trying to [...]
Fasting. It is a word that frightens many, owing to the myth that humans require three or more meals a day, every day. Most people do not fast on a regular basis, except for [...]
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, diabetes, digestive issues, and cancer. Turmeric contains an [...]
Have you ever truly stopped to appreciate those little fungi peeking out from your spinach salad? You should — by eating more of them! “Although white [...]