Category: Fitness & Nutrition

Rethinking the War on Salt

In ancient Rome, the average person consumed about three times the salt we do today.


Microscopic Fungi Living Inside Us May Affect Weight Gain: Study

Mice with certain communities of fungi living in their gut gained more weight when eating processed food than mice whose gut microbiomes hosted different communities of fungi, according to our study published March 5 in the journal Communications Biology. Microbiomes are communities of microorganisms. In this study, we explored whether the fungal members of the gut microbiome—called…


The 7 Most Super ‘Superfoods’

Despite their delineation as “super,” not all superfoods are created equal. What makes a food “super” in the first place? While not a regulated or certifiable nutritional claim (yet), food experts define superfoods as having a nutrient density that outweighs caloric intake. Think of a zero-calorie cup of green tea that’s loaded with catechins and other…


Tests to Assess Your Risk for Heart Disease

So you’ve recently been diagnosed with a heart condition or have a family history of heart disease. Perhaps you’re wondering what you can do about it, and how to track improvements and manage risk. And if you weren’t, hopefully you are now. Cardiovascular illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, with…


Simple Ways to Spend More Time Outside as a Family

We have a child who, to put it mildly, can be difficult at times. She’s intense, opinionated, stubborn, and argumentative. I love her for it. Her spunk will serve her well in life, but it can be a challenge. Fortunately, she’s not always this way. She has an alter ego when she’s in the great…


Mom With ‘Incurable’ Breast Cancer Opts for Alternative Treatments, Sees Tumor Shrink

A UK mother battling “incurable” breast cancer has turned to alternative therapies for relief. And it has shown some success. Since introducing vitamins, cannabis CBD oil, mistletoe injections, and a strict vegan diet into her regimen, she has seen her tumor recede. Holly Sherris, from Ingleby Barwick in North Yorkshire, hopes for as much time…


Compounds and Strategies to Get Brain Cells

Our brain is subject to aging, just like the rest of our body. It is also subject to disease, which is unique in the sense that it can change the very essence of who we think we are. Alzheimer’s can turn a loved one into a stranger. It can claim memories, personality, and relationships, leaving…


How Do Phthalates Put Children’s Health at Risk?

You may not realize it, but you likely encounter phthalates every day. These chemicals are found in many plastics, including food packaging, and they can migrate into food products during processing. They’re in personal care products such as shampoos, soaps, and laundry detergents, and in the vinyl flooring in many homes. They’re also in the news…


Dieting May Slow Metabolism—but It Doesn’t Ruin It

When it comes to dieting, research shows the majority of people will regain some—if not most—of the weight they’ve lost. While there are many reasons why this weight regain may happen, some popular claims online are that it’s because dieting permanently wrecks your metabolism. But while it’s true that dieting slows your metabolism, it also improves…


Steam Vegetables and Drink Kombucha to Cleanse and Energize

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…