For decades, cancer research has focused largely on the tumor itself: its genetic mutations, its ability to grow and spread, and the ways medicines can destroy cancer cells. But scientists are increasingly looking beyond...
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body, including normal muscle and nerve function, energy production, blood glucose regulation, and bone health. Although magnesium is found in foods such...
A few minutes of mindfulness each day may do more than calm a busy mind. Research suggests the simple practice could also help support healthier blood pressure levels.
High blood pressure rarely announces itself with...
Brightly colored candies, cereals, drinks, frostings, and snacks are common favorites among children. The vivid reds, yellows, blues, and greens that make these foods visually appealing are often produced with synthetic food dyes. Because...
If you have ever woken up feeling puffy, heavy or sluggish, you may have come across the latest wellness trend promising a simple solution: “lymphatic walking.” The idea is appealing. Instead of an intense...
The old idea that food can be medicine has taken on new meaning as researchers continue to uncover the powerful relationship between diet and health. What we eat provides the energy, vitamins, minerals, fiber,...
