We all know that cardiovascular exercise is important for a healthy heart. However, it is less widely known that it can have a tremendously positive effect on brain health, as well. A growing body of research clearly demonstrates just...
A urinary tract infection, or bladder infection, is never fun. The odds are, if you're female, you’re probably familiar with those awful symptoms, as it’s been estimated that about half of all females will have at least one UTI...
Researchers have recently discovered the presence of tamoxifen, a pharmaceutical drug used to treat breast cancer, in Esto Suppress, a supplement marketed to bodybuilders. This discovery further highlights our need to regulate the content and quality of supplements, to...
There's no better time than spring to give your diet a makeover. If you have some unhealthy food habits that you have wanted to let go of, now is the perfect time. Spring is also the ideal time to...
The way that you start your morning, as soon as you wake up, can set the tone for your entire day. Let's face it: many of us often wake up groggy, cranky and wishing for nothing more than ten...
Most everyone nowadays knows the dangers of obesity - statistics about excess weight and links to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other conditions abound.
However, what receives less media attention is that being underweight can be just as detrimental...
Mangos, sometimes referred to as a “tropical peach,” are among the world’s most widely produced and consumed fruits, accounting for an estimated 40 to 50% of all fruit produced for juice, canning and fresh consumption, according to Whole Foods...
In a bold move which stands entirely against so much of our nation's struggle for food labeling transparency, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has sent a letter to the FDA seeking approval to label their foods as "natural."
The...
We all have our fears. Some of our fears are rational, based on actual dangers, and others, not so much. Fear is a primal emotional reaction based on the instinct to survive. It instructs us to steer clear of...
Do you reach for the little purple pill when you experience heartburn or acid reflux? If so, you are are not alone. Over 60 million Americans suffer from the annoying and painful condition at least once a month, and...
