Bright hues in fruits and vegetables indicate the presence of cancer-fighting phytonutrients. May 2012 By Lisa James Bold color doesn’t just make a fashion statement—it makes a health statement as well. The bright hues seen in produce indicate the presence of phytonutrients, substances … More →

There are natural ways to keep hypertension, a major cardiovascular risk factor, in check It is called “the silent killer” for a good reason. High blood pressure (hypertension) often damages artery walls without symptoms until something drastic—such as a heart attack or stroke—occurs. … More →

By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times February 1, 2012 Move over salt. Step aside, saturated fat. There’s a new public enemy in the pantry, and it’s … sugar. In a provacative commentary coming out in Thursday’s edition of the journal Nature, Dr. Robert … More →

By Meredith Melnick Are you drinking a cup of coffee right now? Congratulations, you may be lowering your risk of stroke, according to study of nearly 35,000 women published Thursday in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. The study led by Susanna … More →

Chinese Licorice Root May Help Prevent, Treat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease By Matt McMillen WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 6, 2012 — A substance known as the main ingredient of a classic candy may actually be good … More →

January 18, 2006 (WebMD)  Antioxidants in cocoa might help your heart by keeping your blood vessels relaxed, thus easing blood pressure and helping circulation. So says a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study shows that cocoa’s antioxidants — … More →

Evidence suggests citrus sodas can eat away teeth and bones in months, an issue arising after a claim of a dead mouse in a soda By Natalie Wolchover  | January 5, 2012 An attempt to win a small court battle this week has … More →

Energy Times January 2012 By Eric Schneider 1.  Give Dairy a Rest One of the best ways to help your body start the New Year right is by taking a break from dairy. “Even if you’ve been using organic dairy products, so many … More →

ScienceDaily (Sep. 1, 2011) — McMaster researchers have found one more reason to exercise: working out triggers influential stem cells to become bone instead of fat, improving overall health by boosting the body’s capacity to make blood. The body’s mesenchymal stem cells are … More →

ANI | Jan 1, 2012 A high-fat diet, followed for even a short time, injures the brain, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine looked at the brains of rodents that were bred to become obese … More →

December 28, 2011 Our meat consumption habits take a serious toll on the environment. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the production, processing and distribution of meat requires huge outlays of pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, feed and water while releasing greenhouse gases, manure … More →

By ranina sanglap | December 29, 2011 Great news for coffee lovers, research suggests that your daily dose of caffeine could help reduce the risk of developing endometrial cancer by as much as 25 percent. Researchers from the Department of Nutrition at the … More →

ScienceDaily (Dec. 1, 2011) — Age-old remedies could hold the key to treating a wide range of serious medical problems, as well as keeping skin firmer and less wrinkled, according to scientists from London’s Kingston University. A collaboration between the university and British … More →

By Matthew Kadey, R.D. 12/11/11 You’ve been told a trillion times not to buy produce out of season. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip the fruits you love this time of year. It’s just a matter of knowing which version is … More →

Jun 14, 2011  |  By Caroline Thompson Cherries come in two types, tart and sweet. Tart cherries, (also known as Prunus Cerasus) are classified into two groups, Amarelle cherries that have red pigment in the skin with clear flesh and Morello cherries that … More →