The latest news on vitamin D shows benefits for diabetes, healthy bones, even a longer life If recent research were a political election, vitamin D would win by a landslide. Over the past five years, more than 10,000 medical journal articles have been published on the vitamin. And the pace of research is accelerating. In Read More
Check out these top 10 weight loss supplements—plus a bonus carb blocker The right supplements can make any diet and exercise program work better, by giving you a jump start, curbing appetite, and helping you stay motivated so you lose more weight. Our top 10 include relative newcomers and classics. See how each one works Read More
10 common causes of insomnia—and ways to snooze more Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 70 million adults in the United States have sleep disturbances. The causes of insomnia are varied and often baffling, ranging from low blood sugar and hormonal changes to Read More
Nutrients that help keep your ticker in top shape Each year, more men and women die from heart disease in the United States than any other cause, and this pattern has held true for more than a century (with just one exception: 1918’s flu pandemic). In fact, heart disease claims more lives than the other Read More
This supplement basic has surprising bonus benefits More than two out of three American adults take dietary supplements, according to a survey of 2,006 people by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and multivitamins are the most popular. Research by The Vitamin Shoppe found that among supplement users, 72 percent regularly take a multi. Basic, low-dose Read More
Slim down this winter by feasting on the following foods—each works in a unique way to help you drop pounds Every winter, a number of animals—bears, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and even some humans—go into hibernation. They burrow into their dens, trees, holes, or bulky sweaters and move as little as possible; metabolism slows, and Read More
Running on empty? Feeling overwhelmed? Take our “stress index” quiz, and try these practical ways to ease tension and anxiety Stress has numerous and far-reaching effects on both physical and mental health. The most obvious and commonly experienced symptoms are headaches, insomnia, anxiety, stiff muscles, and upset stomach. Less-common symptoms include impaired fertility, reduced sexual Read More
Acid Reflux? Heartburn? There is a natural solution Most of us probably don’t remember our first bout of acid reflux— as babies—when it was called “spitting up.” It’s common at that stage because the mechanism that keeps food in the stomach isn’t fully developed yet. But more and more adults are experiencing the same problem Read More
How to restore or maintain it Hormone imbalances are becoming more common among women in their 30s, and after 40, the odds of unpleasant menopause-related symptoms are greater today than ever before, for several reasons. Our environment is rife with hormone-disrupting chemicals, our culture induces chronic stress, today’s starchy diets contribute to hormonal imbalances, and Read More
Healthy holiday gifts are in the bag with this super selection of fantastic finds. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your list! Green Gifts 1. CHICOBAGS come in an assortment of bright colors and fold to fit in your purse or pocket—an ideal alternative to plastic or paper. 2. ENVIROSAX SHOWER TIMERS Read More
