What is green coffee? Before Dr. Oz featured it on his show this year, creating a global consumer feeding frenzy, it had already been investigated over thirty years ago for its possible liver-regenerating, detoxifying and anti-cancer properties.
Salt has gotten a bad rap when it comes to blood pressure. Sugar is the real culprit
The seed of this much cherished vegetable has recently been found to lower blood pressure in a human study.
In the face of the global diabetes and hypertension epidemic, researchers are turning to natural remedies like American ginseng to improve vascular health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study finds flaxseed oil equally beneficial to fish oil supplementation in reducing myocardial disease risk in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This research is beneficial for those looking for plant-based supplements with benefits similar to the well-studied benefits of fish oil
Papaya is more than just a delicious treat, especially when served cold and juicy in its ripeness. It also provides a wealth of benefits against wounds, skin damage and gut problems, to name a few of its precious therapeutic effects lauded since ancient times
In a world where stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability, an unexpected ally has emerged in the quest for recovery - the transformative power of music.
Nothing can replace exercise, but turmeric extract does a pretty good job of producing some of the same cardiovascular health benefits, most notably in women undergoing age-associated adverse changes in arterial health
Why garlic's cardioprotective properties are even more powerful than we thought
In the ongoing debate surrounding vaccine efficacy, a new preprint study has emerged that challenges conventional assumptions about the effectiveness of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in preventing hospitalizations.
"There's a better way" than the one-size-fits-all-cure-all oral contraceptives prescribed by psychiatrists and gynecologists.
In a rigorous 12-month trial, Tai Chi significantly reduced blood pressure in prehypertensive adults compared to equivalent aerobic exercise. As complementary medicine, meditative modalities like Tai Chi could provide drug-free alternatives for preventing heart disease and related risks.
A new clinical study on the turmeric spice compound curcumin indicates that this ancient spice may soon be elevated to a cutting-edge medicine, as it was found capable of reducing post-bypass heart attacks by 56%.
In a world where plant-based meat alternatives are touted as the healthy, eco-friendly solution to our dietary woes, a groundbreaking new study exposes the dark underbelly of these ultra-processed impostors. As the fake meat industry churns out lab-grown "frankenfoods" with unknown long-term consequences, consumers are left to wonder: is the plant-based promise too good to be true?
Research shows that fever-reducing drugs like aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may actually make things worse when you or a loved one come down with a viral infection
According to the World Health Organization, 80% of the world's population uses herbal medicine. Are these hundreds of millions of people simply deluded by superstitious nostrums, as Wikipedia and so-called 'skeptics' claim?
Pomegranate is an antioxidant powerhouse and food-as-medicine approach to metabolic syndrome.
Watermelon is so much more than just a highly refreshing summertime treat. From the perspective of a growing body of clinical research, it is a truly medicinal food.
There is nothing seedy about the health-enriching properties of five types of seed: flax, black seed, hemp, sesame and chia. Each of them has their own distinct time-tested benefits for wellness and fighting off diseases the natural and affordable way
Consuming seven Ajwa dates each day may help prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy -- and that's just one of dates' many health benefits
Find out more about quercetin and how this potent antioxidant flavonoid offers significant therapeutic benefits against a wide range of conditions, from diabetes to DNA damage
Why are the opinions of billionaires with no medical experience or credentials being sought by the mainstream media?
Could the key to fighting breast cancer be hiding in your fruit bowl? A surprising new study suggests that limonene, a natural compound in the peel of citrus fruits, may pack a powerful punch against this devastating disease
Hot yoga is more than a sweaty fitness trend: it can help people with high blood pressure shift in a calm, soothing direction -- away from high blood pressure and heart disease