Chondroitin, an ingredient in arthritis supplements that sell in excess of $1 billion a year, does not relieve hip or knee pain stemming from osteoarthritis any better than a placebo, according to new research. This cartilage extract is often combined with the...
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New research with rhesus monkeys sheds light on why restricting calories may extend your life-span. Limiting consumption of calories seems to boost...
The food industry knows a powerful truth about one of your human weaknesses—the more food that is put in front of...
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Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply find a healthful eating plan you can stick with, you're...
We all know that regular physical activity is crucial for good health—it reduces our risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, certain...
Walking is the single best thing you can do for your health. I view it as the fountain of youth. In my...
Many people assume that they could never practice yoga because it requires so much flexibility. The truth is, inflexibility is actually one...
Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, three to five days per week has long been known to help...
For years, Americans have been warned that excessive use of salt (sodium chloride) can elevate blood pressure in some people. Now: Doctors...
Losing weight can be hard work. People feel they have to count calories, endure hunger pangs and work up a sweat. It&...