Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Good for Your Heart and Brain
Doctors have recommended the Mediterranean diet for decades because it is linked to longer life and lower rates of many diseases.
Scientists have now discovered...
Popular Fiber Supplement May Affect Your Immune System in Unexpected Ways
Inulin is a natural type of fiber found in foods such as bananas, garlic, onions, asparagus, and chicory root. It is also a common...
10 Everyday Foods Could Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It often develops without any warning signs, which is why it is...
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...
Chewing Gum after Beetroot May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Beetroot and leafy green vegetables are well known for supporting heart health because they contain large amounts of nitrate.
Now researchers have found that one...
Could Eating Too Many Chili Peppers Raise Cancer Risk?
Many people enjoy spicy food, and chili peppers are an important part of diets around the world.
Besides adding heat and flavor, chili peppers contain...
A Surprising Way the Mediterranean Diet May Slow Aging
For many years, scientists have known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. People who follow it...
Vitamin D May Slow a Key Part of the Aging Process
Scientists have been searching for ways to slow the aging process for many years.
A large new study now suggests that vitamin D supplements may...
Nearly Half of U.S. People Don’t Know Bacon and Sausages Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects the large...
Simple Vitamin B3 Supplement May Help People with Blocked Leg Arteries Walk Farther
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that reduces blood flow to the legs.
It develops when fatty deposits slowly build up inside...