Jul 31, 2015 08:19AM
Adults with poor cholesterol that nibbled on 1.5 ounces of shelled pistachios a day for three months raised their HDL “good cholesterol” levels and reduced arterial stiffness.
Twenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.
Jul 31, 2015 08:18AM
Pregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.
Jun 30, 2015 10:36AM
Few trees have been scientifically studied as much as Moringa oleifera, a recognized superfood in many far-east countries.
Sous Vide (soo-veed) involves cooking food in vacuum-sealed pouches submerged in a unique water oven bath.
Summer activities can sometimes leave the body a bit bruised and battered, but supplementing with herbs can be a proactive approach to prepare for exertion and cut down on pain.
Jun 30, 2015 08:14AM
Iranian carpal-tunnel patients that rubbed flaxseed oil on their wrist for four weeks reported significantly less pain and more mobility.
Dwelling on a stressful event—such as a public speaking performance—raises levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammation marker linked to heart disease.
Scientists have found that letting high-risk children eat peanuts before their first birthday sharply slashes their allergy risk.
Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation a day lowered four markers of hypertension in a study of 15 African-American men.
A study of 3 million people concluded that people that are lonely and isolated have as great a risk of early death as heavy smokers, alcoholics and the obese.
British veterinarians found that cats do indeed pick at their food in hot weather—eating 15 percent less—and logically eat more in winter.
May 29, 2015 10:05AM
There is no "one size fits all" solution to our culture's health and aging challenges, however with emerging scientific technology of personalized genetic profiling and nutrigenomics, it is now possible to understand and influence our body's functioning.
This hormone-balancing smoothie recipe from InnerG Vegan Healthfuel, in Naples, contains libido-enhancing maca powder, which is grown in the mountains of Peru.
Improve memory and protect neurons with this smoothie recipe from Food & Thought, The Organic General Store.
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