It’s widely known that drinking cranberry juice is helpful for urinary tract infections, but have you ever wondered why this is so? Folk remedies are increasingly validated by science, and so it is that cranberries really are great for infections—and that’s the just the beginning of the storied benefits of this tart, little berry
Did you stop drinking chocolate milk sometime around middle school? Well, here's a reason for grownups to indulge in this childhood treat. Chocolate milk is heart healthy.
Imagine reducing your risk of early death by over a third just by what you eat. Unveil the power of polyphenols in this insightful exploration
For millennia, the olive tree has been revered as a symbol of wisdom, peace, and longevity. Modern science now reveals that its precious oil may hold the key to unlocking vibrant health and preventing chronic disease. Dive in to discover the evidence-based secrets of this liquid gold
Everyone wants to stave-off the cognitive decline that is routinely experienced as we age. What if that decline wasn’t inevitable? As a recent study shows, there is a simple, inexpensive supplement that not only supports cognitive functions as we age, it can help restore brain function impaired during stroke
Bergamot oranges are bitter fruits that grow in one of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions. Could the scenic ocean vistas be responsible for the calm, relaxing effects we derive from smelling and ingesting the bright, citrus essence of this amazing fruit?
Adding just 4 tablespoons of olive oil a day to a Mediterranean diet cuts the risk of invasive breast cancer by 68%
A single cup of American ginseng tea may be enough to shield your DNA from oxidative damage in as little as two hours, according to a new pilot study. This intriguing finding highlights the powerful genoprotective potential of this time-honored herbal beverage
Andrographis has the potential to replace a whole host of pharmaceutical drugs, and to improve autoimmune disorders, cancer, metabolic disease, and infection
Just because you inherited some "bad genes" from your parents and grandparents, doesn't mean you are doomed to suffer their diseases. A healthy diet, including olive oil, can modulate the effect of these genes
Feel like you’re getting older faster than you’d like? What if you could tap your foot on the biological brakes to buy yourself over half a year more youthfulness in the next year and a half?
Food delivers powerful healing properties that scientists have spent decades analyzing in detail.
Good news for the holiday season! Champagne does more than tickle your nose. It may also protect your heart
There's seemingly no limit to green tea's powers, which include help for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, brain function and even keeping your cool under stress. Plus, you may reap even more green tea benefits by trying out these three unique green tea forms
Want a new way to add freshness to your summer? Try lemon verbena -- the season's most versatile and healthy aromatic
Polyphenols found in cranberries may help reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and reduce the risk of symptomatic, culture-verified UTIs in women with recurrent UTIs
Trigeminal neuralgia, often called the "suicide disease" due to its excruciating pain, may have met its match in an unlikely source: extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). A groundbreaking study published in Nutrition Research offers hope to those suffering from this debilitating condition, suggesting that a simple dietary intervention could provide significant relief.
Radishes are root vegetables that not only add a welcome crunch to your salads and a tangy pickled taste to your meals, but also provide beneficial effects for your heart, urinary tract and more
Antidepressant medication has been linked to a number of side effects, including sexual dysfunction. Researchers from Slovakia highlighted the potential of the extract from the bark of pine trees -- specifically Pycnogenol, a patented extract from the French maritime pine tree -- as a solution to common bedroom woes
Berries aren’t called superfoods for nothing. A review covering 336 scientific articles on these fruits has shown that berry consumption can go a long way in preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes and its complications
Millions use aspirin daily without realizing its true dangers. The good news is that there is a natural alternative which preliminary research indicates is safer and more effective
Beets are a healthy vegetable but how often do they appear on your plate? Let's talk about what you are missing if you are not eating this wonderfully healthy vegetable
A groundbreaking study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has discovered that daily consumption of olive oil may significantly reduce the risk of dying from dementia-related causes
This powerful compound, made from crushed grape seeds, benefits everything from heart health and blood pressure to weight management and even mood support
