Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common problem, especially in older adults. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
How a high-fat diet affects the body—and how antioxidants might help
Eating too much fat doesn’t just lead to weight gain. It can also increase the risk of diseases like diabetes.
Scientists have long known this,...
Mediterranean diet may help soothe common bowel symptoms
A new small study from Michigan Medicine has found that the Mediterranean diet might help people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS....
Antioxidant-rich diet may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has uncovered a promising connection between the foods we eat and our brain...
How everyday foods can help older adults stay healthier
A new study has found that certain natural compounds in everyday foods may be especially helpful for older adults. These compounds, called polyphenols, are...
Are common food additives harming your heart?
Many of the foods we eat every day—like cakes, ice cream, and ready-to-eat meals—contain added ingredients that help them last longer, look more appealing,...
Low vitamin D levels linked to inflammation in bowel disease
A new study has found that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, tend to have lower levels of...
How magnesium can help lower blood pressure
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs inside the body. One of these jobs...
Coffee and high blood pressure: what you need to know
If you enjoy drinking coffee but also have very high blood pressure, a recent study suggests it might be time to take a closer...
Can supplements help keep your liver and kidneys healthy?
Taking care of your liver and kidneys is essential for staying healthy. These two organs have big jobs.
Your liver filters out toxins from everything...