Heart Health

If you struggle with high blood pressure or worry about it affecting you later in life, it is important that you arm yourself with the knowledge needed to nourish your body in the right ways. New research on how herbs lower blood pressure is shedding light on how a diet rich in spices and herbs may help to reduce blood...

Most everyone is aware that eating a diet high in processed foods can have disastrous consequences on your health, both now and down the road. Scientists are also now learning that processed foods may impair memory function. However, a recent study provides a little hope that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may somewhat mitigate some of this damage...

Vitamin D is best known for its ability to aid in calcium absorption in the body and support healthy bone development. However, this fat-soluble vitamin also plays a crucial role in the maintenance of the body's digestive, circulatory and nervous systems. Most recently, the vitamin has been shown to have an increasingly positive effect on immune system function. Not getting...

A new study out of the U.K. may have pinpointed exactly how flavonoids lower blood pressure. While some of the health benefits of flavonoids have been known for some time, it is only recently that scientists have discovered that these compounds may also play a role in helping to lower blood pressure through the body's gut. Here is what you...

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of different types of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other species, most of which reside inside the cecum, a pocket within the large intestine. Although the individual species are microscopic, as a whole, they can weigh up to five pounds. The gut microbiome is so important to human health that it is often...

For centuries, scientists have hypothesized about the connection between aging and disease. But what if we should be treating aging itself as a disease? New research suggests that treating the aging process as a disease could deliver vast advantages to both serious health issues and the economy. The question remains: How can the medical field begin to provide solutions that...

Red wine can be beneficial when consumed in moderation, due to a specific compound that's found in the skin of the grape from which it's produced. This compound is called resveratrol, and it has multiple benefits for  human health. There are many benefits of red wine that can be attributed to resveratrol, a key compound in the skin of red...

While there is already a large body of existing evidence detailing the benefits of omega-3s, the new research indicates that higher levels of this fatty acid in the bloodstream are linked to a longer and healthier life. A new study shows how a steady intake of omega-3 may increase lifespan, shedding new light on the benefits of this fatty acid...

While most expectant mothers are aware of the importance of taking in enough calcium, folic acid and other mainstream vitamins and minerals while growing their baby, an increasing body of research is convincing many expectant mothers to focus on getting enough selenium and manganese during pregnancy. Not only can these minerals play a key part in the development of a...

The science is clear. Chronic inflammation and disease are intricately related. In fact, there is no doubt that chronic inflammation is a leading contributing factor to some of the most deadly health conditions. Chronic inflammation can have a detrimental effect on your overall health, making it important that you are aware of the steps that you can take to protect...