

Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards: Which One Is Cleaner and Healthier?
Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In the early...


4 Benefits of Whole Milk, Plus Nutrition and Risks
Whole milk is milk that hasn't had any of its butterfat removed. To be considered "whole," milk must contain at least 3.25% milk fat by...


What is the healthiest fish? The No. 1 pick from a registered dietitian
Fish play a major role in maintaining a healthy and satisfying diet. They’re a great source of protein, provide vitamins and...


Causes of Knee Pain When Walking
Knee pain when walking is a common issue that affects people of all ages. Whether the pain is dull or sharp, persistent or occasional,...


13 Small Changes You Can Make to Eat Healthier Forever
Yes, You Can Eat Healthier Forever Nobody has the perfect diet — and making dramatic eating habit changes in order to eat healthier won't...


12 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Coffee contains caffeine and other substances that may affect how your body absorbs, uses, and breaks down certain medications. Caffeine...


Why Are Your Gums Bleeding?
You've Got Gum Disease If you see red when you brush, a likely cause is early-stage gum disease, or gingivitis. The bacteria that...


Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
Add Zing to Your Meals Onions and garlic are your allies in the kitchen and in the bedroom. They may help you make more and better...


12 Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce insulin ( type 1 ) or doesn’t use insulin properly ( type 2 ). Both types...


Is Coffee Creamer Bad for You?
Do you start your morning with a splash of liquid coffee creamer? Morning after morning, you may be wondering whether it’s a healthy way...


Here’s why you keep waking up to pee in the middle of the night
I’m writing this article at 2 a.m. Not because I suffer from insomnia, but because I just woke up to pee. Now, like so many others, I...


Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say
Want to improve your chances for a good night’s sleep? This idea could actually knock your socks on, says behavioral sleep disorders...


Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
Over the past few years, experts have been sounding the alarm over how much time Americans spend alone. Statistics show that we’re...


Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over...


The fruit that’s better at lowering blood pressure than cutting salt
Controlling dietary potassium by eating more bananas could be key to lowering blood pressure rather than just reducing sodium intake, a...