The overwhelming amount of options on bread shelves at the supermarket can make it hard to separate healthy bread from unhealthy bread. The healthiest breads are made with whole grains, high in fiber, low in added sugar, and free...
There's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there are 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells in your whole body. And these...
Be careful, ladies! The next time you are getting dolled up for your significant other, you may want to hold back on the few extra squirts of hairspray and that last spurt of perfume. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s...
Most people rarely think twice about their urine…
But according to health experts, changes in color, smell, frequency, and appearance may sometimes reveal important clues about what’s happening inside the body.
While many changes are harmless, others may point to dehydration,...
Most people know vitamins are important…
But few realize how heavily the body depends on B vitamins every single day.
These nutrients quietly help support energy, memory, digestion, circulation, nerve health, and metabolism. And when levels begin dropping, the body often...
A study conducted at Texas A&M University showed that watermelon, one of our favorite pastime fruits, may have similar effects as Viagra. This mouth-watering snack stimulates our blood vessels, which can help to increase libido.The few, but nutritious ingredients...
Changing the makeup of your intestinal bacteria requires long-term commitment, says Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao, MD, Ph.D. It takes about three to six months of eating the right foods, such as high-fiber plant foods and fermented foods to see...
Researchers were curious about the impact stress management training might have on patients with multiple sclerosis. Doctors have known for many years that multiple sclerosis patients can see dramatic worsening of symptoms during periods of increased stress. These researchers...
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to cost more than "regular" food. Focused planning and selective shopping is all it takes to...
Summer is all about cooking light and healthy. We no longer need to thrive off of the comfort food that we long for in the cold days of winter. Spinach salad with pistachio chicken, layered fruit salad, feta and...
