Major brands are selling orange juice with about 350 milligrams (mg) of calcium and 100 international units of vitamin D added to each 8-ounce serving. Many Americans don't get enough vitamin D, so I am happy to see the...
Could fermented foods be the next big thing? For years we have taken a step back from these types of foods, as they have seemed to disappear off of our plates. But now, studies show that there is list...
While some heart disease risk factors, such as family history, are out of your control, a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons. Start improving your diet today with these 8 simple heart healthy diet tips:
1. Go bananas....
Attention all carbohydrate lovers, this new research will make you happy. Â Some studies are revealing that certain types of carbohydrates are not always a bad thing. Before you run out to buy donuts, make sure you understand which type...
A recent study conducted by Georgia Health Sciences University researchers revealed that teens that devoted 15 minutes twice a day towards meditation had a lower risk for Cardiovascular Disease.
A group of 62 teens were split in half and tested...
Life-span predictions may sound like the stuff of tarot cards and palm readers. But an increasingly sophisticated set of online tools promise to help individuals gain a sense of how long they might live -- and retirees, health care...
Infrared light can help spot cancerous tissue in an instant. To look for cancer in a biopsy, the sample is stained to highlight DNA and a protein in cytoplasm. Cancer cells contain a higher ratio of DNA to protein...
Around the globe, citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, and limes, are among the most popular fruits because of their tangy flavor and potent nutrient lineup. Originating in Southeast Asia in 4,000 B.C., citrus fruits soon conquered the world, as...
A new study shows that people who drink three cups of coffee each day are at a lower risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease early on. According to research, those individuals with higher blood levels of caffeine were able to...
Some people have trouble falling asleep. Others can't stay asleep. Then there are the people who have trouble turning life "off" and tucking into bed at a reasonable hour.
Whatever the reason, they're not alone. Millions of Americans don't get...
