Do vitamin D supplements help with diabetes, weight loss, and blood pressure?
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones.
That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of...
This nutrient is essential for preventing cancer, boosting immune system
In a new study from the University of Basel and elsewhere, researchers found the level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor...
Fasting for autoimmune diseases: What you need to know
Fasting is the willful refrainment from eating and sometimes drinking.
From a purely physiological context, "fasting" may refer to the metabolic status of a person...
How our gut can use eggs to accelerate cancer
Are eggs good for your health or not?
Previous research showed that eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the...
Green tea can boost your immune function
It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink.
It can be enjoyed hot, cold or even in powdered form,...
7 grab and go diabetic snacks for perfectly balanced blood sugar
Here are 7 diabetic snacks that won't raise your blood sugar and give you balanced blood sugar levels.
When you are in a hurry and...
Glaucoma and nutrition: Why what you eat matters
There’s no shortage of diet programs — Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting — all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life.
Research has...
The best diet for your thyroid health
The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate controlling heart,...
Benefits of rosemary for brain function
Rosemary is an herb native to the Mediterranean region.
The leaf and its oil are commonly used in food and also to make medicine.
Rosemary is...
Higher olive oil intake linked to lower death risk in heart disease
In a new study from Harvard, researchers found consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is linked to lower...