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 [...]
An estimated 23.5 million Americans, including my husband, suffer from an autoimmune condition — and their numbers are growing, though researchers don’t know why. [...]
When you get a high blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office, it might be tough for you to understand exactly what impact those numbers can make on your overall [...]
You may be familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat,” but did you know the food you eat could impact your memory? Auriel Willette, assistant professor, and [...]
Coconut oil has seen a surge in popularity in recent years due to many touted health benefits, ranging from reducing belly fat to strengthening the immune system, preventing [...]
The average American is getting shorter and fatter, and on the verge of matching the medical definition for obesity, according to a reportthis week from the Centers for [...]
Intermittent fasting has become a popular health trend due to its effectiveness at accelerating weight loss. But research shows that intermittent fasting also has numerous [...]
If you were taught that you’re born with all the brain cells you’ll ever get and it’s all downhill from there, it’s time for a rethink. Mounting research suggests you [...]
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects men and women, especially women beyond menopause because estrogen helps to protect bone. In osteoporosis, the bones [...]
Mosquitos spend the summer whirring around obnoxiously, leaving itchy bites as souvenirs, and making news for carrying scary diseases like West Nile and Zika. We all want [...]