You may have heard that excess amounts of “free radicals” increase your risk of cell and DNA damage, or worse, your risk of cancer. What you may not know is that overdoing it with antioxidant supplements designed to quench those … Read More
You know that eating healthy is important for your heart, but what exactly does it mean to follow a “heart-healthy diet”? It certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise taste, quit your favorite foods, or starve. The National Heart, Lung, … Read More
The health claims on eggs are endless and you’ve even seen “Gluten Free” plastered across the carton (yes, eggs are naturally gluten free). Your last purchase claimed to be certified by United Egg Producers, but does it mean something or … Read More
You knew that reducing salt could help lower blood pressure, but did you know reducing your sugar intake could, too? An 18-month long, multi-center, prospective study by Dr. Liwei Chen and her colleagues suggests just that. The researchers found that … Read More
Kids with asthma may breathe a sigh of relief – thanks to vitamin D. New research suggests that children with asthma who have higher Vitamin D levels in their blood may be less prone to asthma exacerbation and have fewer … Read More
There is truly no scientific evidence that açai berries carry a secret or miraculous super-power over and above that of other deep colored fresh fruit grown in America. However, the acai berry business is booming thanks to the outlandish advertisements … Read More
While the incidence of seizure disorders in children is declining, about 45,000 children under the age of 15 years develop epilepsy each year. If you’re the parent of a child with a seizure disorder, like West syndrome, which hasn’t responded … Read More
In the world of nutrition, vitamin D is somewhat of a “celebrity” lately: while it receives a lot of controversial press, it mostly earns red carpet treatment. Vitamin D is involved in bone health, heart health, immune function, and appears … Read More
