Cleanses Cleanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or...

Aging takes its toll on feet. Understanding how feet change as you age can help ensure foot health. 1. Dry Skin Dry skin, especially on...

Blood pressure may change with age, potentially increasing cardiovascular disease risk, but there are things you can do to treat and...

Whether it’s fresh, dried, frozen or canned, all fruit contain a natural sugar called fructose. However, it seems that some on social...

In today’s diet culture, so much of the focus is on eating less, cutting certain foods out and demonizing certain nutrients (often...

Summer is almost here, and you know what that means: Time to eat America's favorite fruit. Any guesses? That's right: America's...

Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin properly. This causes elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the...

The brain is involved in everything we do, and, like any other part of the body, it needs to be cared for too. Research has shown that...

The low-fat diet craze has mostly faded from headlines. But the idea that fat is bad lingers. And food companies aren’t helping. They...

In a protein-obsessed world, protein bars have become a popular, convenient way to consume more muscle-building macros. But are these...

Exercising in the morning may uniquely benefit heart and lung functioning in older adults, according to new research. The study,...

Though it's been used throughout history as medicine and for food preservation, apple cider vinegar is having a moment on social media....

There’s been a lot of chatter over the last few years on how to keep your brain sharp as you age. While plenty of people rely on things...

There’s some not-so-sweet news when it comes to sugar: Eat too much of the stuff and it can wreak havoc on your health. According to the...

Extreme heat can do more than make you sweat. According to a new study, it can make you age faster too. The study, published recently in...

Foods high in sodium may not always be so easy to spot. Even if you never reach for the salt shaker, you probably eat more sodium than...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is common, affecting over half of people in the United States over age 40. The most common type is...

1. Too Much Salt The more salt you eat, the more calcium your body gets rid of, which means it’s not there to help your bones. Foods like...

When Your Head Aches Your pain may be constant or throbbing, and it may get worse over time or not. But one thing is certain: When you...

Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally...

Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern dip and spread. It is typically made by blending chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini...

You’ve no doubt heard about the health virtues of fish. And the hype is real. Fish large and small have a lot going for them. Like other...

Pills, powders, and potions made from collagen seem like they’re everywhere these days. You can’t scroll social media or hang out on the...

Young kids and teenagers have enviable metabolisms. Even at rest, their bodies torch calories. As you already know, your metabolism slows...