What factors speed up aging?
If we’re naming things that speed up looking and feeling older, factors such as sun exposure, stress, or…
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Plant-based diets have already been linked to lower risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing…
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?…
Calif. resident to pitch ‘Surf Skull’ surf helmet on ‘Shark Tank’
A Santa Cruz resident is set to appear on “Shark Tank” with a business proposal for surfers.Two people,…
Will vitamin D supplements keep me younger?
Q. Will vitamin D pills keep my cells, and me, younger? A. A recent randomized trial, organized right…
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Adapted from Benefits of Probiotic Foods , Medical Editor: W. Allan Walker, MD, Conrad Taff Professor of Nutrition,…
Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better
Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery , Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical…
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Tea tree oil is a popular natural remedy found in many skin care and hair products. It has…