Can you sniff out your mate? Previous research suggests a women’s mate preference is based on odor. Sounds odd, right? But our sense of smell is regulated by something called major histocompatibility complex (MHC), which are genes that are key … Read More
Are you at risk for developing cardiovascular disease or of having a heart attack? Considering that more than 1 million Americans suffer heart attacks each year, I’m guessing some are saying, “Yes.” And there is one nutrient that can assist … Read More
Who would have ever thought that we would have to make a choice between saving our bones and saving our hearts? For most, taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement seems reasonable to prevent osteoporosis, but according to a recent … Read More
Beyonce is pregnant as we all heard straight from the source at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in Los Angeles. Beyonce and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child together and there’s no doubt that’s going to … Read More
Lowering cholesterol may seem like a difficult feat, but a recent study found that a rice-based supplement could help to lower your LDL-cholesterol level by nearly 25 percent. The supplement, derived from red yeast rice, also appears to help fend … Read More
Calcium is an important nutrient for all people, especially as we age. But Americans continue to struggle to get enough calcium, even with the help of dietary supplements. Researchers examined data of close to 9,500 individuals (aged 19 and up) … Read More
For years, turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, has been used in Asia not only as a spice, but as a medicinal herb to help treat fevers, colds, arthritis, bronchitis, and swelling of liver and kidney. The phytochemical curcumin is responsible … Read More
Okay, what’s with all the press about peppermint helping alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS)? Well, it turns out that this herbology might just be well grounded in science. A recent study in mice showed that sensitivity to … Read More
Popping a daily folic acid (also referred to as folate) supplement might not be a key to preventing heart disease, new research indicates, which is consistent with a previous study we reported on. But just because a folic acid supplement … Read More
Forget apples…a clove of garlic a day keeps the doctor away. If you’re only using garlic to keep vampires and unwanted suitors away, you are missing out. Including garlic as part of your regular diet may have beneficial effects on … Read More
Have you tried countless supplements to stop your nails from always chipping or peeling? We’ve all seen vitamins on the store shelf that promise strong, healthy nails just by popping a pill — but do they work? Unless you have … Read More
