The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
Bananas are just the beginning: almost every food in the plant kingdom, from potatoes to papayas, supplies some…
What factors speed up aging?
If we’re naming things that speed up looking and feeling older, factors such as sun exposure, stress, or…
The problem with “classic” Lyme disease symptoms
One day, Wendy noticed a quarter-sized rash at the top of her thigh. By the next day, it…
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
Chronic inflammation – a state of persistent activation of the immune system – is an important contributor to…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
Can supplements boost my athletic performance?
There seem to be so many opinions about boosting athletic performance with dietary supplements. What do you suggest?…
Retina scan may provide clues to early heart disease
An eye scan that provides detailed, three-dimensional images of blood vessels in the retina may help identify people…
The simple exercise that can add years to your life and keep you healthier as you age
As we age, maintaining muscle strength becomes increasingly crucial to overall health and longevity. By the age of…