Family Health & Nutrition
Nutrition and dietary supplements can help you reduce your risk factors for chronic diseases. Good nutrition is also an important part of treatment for many chronic health conditions.
Foods That May Help Keep Eyes Healthy
Nutrients such as vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin E, zinc, lutein and omega-3 fats may help to protect your vision. Learn more about the foods that may help to keep your eyes healthy.
Nutrients such as vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin E, zinc, lutein and omega-3 fats may help to protect your vision. Learn more about the foods that may help to keep your eyes healthy.
Superfoods That May Help Prevent Cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in both men and women in the U.S. as well as other countries. There are several factors that affect your risk of cancer, but one risk factor you can control is your diet. Eating a healthy diet with the right amount of calories is good for your health and may help to lower your risk of canc…
Cancer is a leading cause of death in both men and women in the U.S. as well as other countries. There are several factors that affect your risk of cancer, but one risk factor you can control is your diet. Eating a healthy diet with the right amount of calories is good for your health and may help to lower your risk of canc…
Healing Foods - Top Foods For Healing - Foods That Make You F…
Readers list their favorite healing foods. Healing foods can be any types of foods that make you feel better. Favorite healing foods from readers interested in anti-inflammatory foods.
Readers list their favorite healing foods. Healing foods can be any types of foods that make you feel better. Favorite healing foods from readers interested in anti-inflammatory foods.
Getting a Good Nights Sleep - Diet Tips for Getting a Good Ni…
The foods you eat can have a big affect on how you sleep. Readers give their top tips for foods that help them sleep.
The foods you eat can have a big affect on how you sleep. Readers give their top tips for foods that help them sleep.
Choosing Foods to Help You Sleep
The foods you eat, or don't eat, can help you get a good night's sleep. Learn how cutting back on caffeine and choosing healthy foods can improve your night's sleep.
The foods you eat, or don't eat, can help you get a good night's sleep. Learn how cutting back on caffeine and choosing healthy foods can improve your night's sleep.
Eat Well to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cold and Flu
Nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Hark has some tips for preventing colds and flu by eating a healthy diet and by making smart lifestyle choices.
Nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Hark has some tips for preventing colds and flu by eating a healthy diet and by making smart lifestyle choices.
Diet and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis cannot be cured by any special diet, but eating healthy can be of great benefit to people with MS.
Multiple sclerosis cannot be cured by any special diet, but eating healthy can be of great benefit to people with MS.
Caffeine, Calcium and the Thyroid
Does caffeine affect thyroid function? About's Thyroid Diseases guide, Mary Shomon tells us about how caffeine affects the thyroid gland.
Does caffeine affect thyroid function? About's Thyroid Diseases guide, Mary Shomon tells us about how caffeine affects the thyroid gland.
Carrots May Prevent Cancer
Carrots are not only good for healthy vision, they also contain a substance that may help to prevent cancer.
Carrots are not only good for healthy vision, they also contain a substance that may help to prevent cancer.
Foods for Menopause
A woman's body goes through a lot of changes before and during menopause. Learn how foods may help to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and keep you healthy.
A woman's body goes through a lot of changes before and during menopause. Learn how foods may help to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and keep you healthy.
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Each year many people learn that they are at risk for heart disease. Did you know that what you eat can have an effect on your heart disease risk factors?
Each year many people learn that they are at risk for heart disease. Did you know that what you eat can have an effect on your heart disease risk factors?
Foods and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are there foods that make the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis worse? Or are there foods that can help rheumatoid arthritis? Learn more about foods and rheumatoid arthritis.
Are there foods that make the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis worse? Or are there foods that can help rheumatoid arthritis? Learn more about foods and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ten Foods for a Healthy Heart
Here are ten foods that when eaten as part of a healthy diet can make your heart and the rest of your cardiovascular system healthier.
Here are ten foods that when eaten as part of a healthy diet can make your heart and the rest of your cardiovascular system healthier.
Healthy Eating on the Road
Are you planning a road trip? Here are some tips for choosing healthy foods and snacks when you travel. Feel great and have lots of energy for the trip when you choose healthy foods and snacks on the road.
Are you planning a road trip? Here are some tips for choosing healthy foods and snacks when you travel. Feel great and have lots of energy for the trip when you choose healthy foods and snacks on the road.
Higher BMI Means Higher Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
How Do I Substitute These Key Ingredients?
Wheat, eggs and dairy often cause problems for people with delayed food allergies. Find a few substitutes for these ingredients.
Wheat, eggs and dairy often cause problems for people with delayed food allergies. Find a few substitutes for these ingredients.
How You Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease With Diet
There are several risk factors for heart disease and some of those risk factors can be improved by changing your diet. Learn more about your diet and cardiovascular disease.
There are several risk factors for heart disease and some of those risk factors can be improved by changing your diet. Learn more about your diet and cardiovascular disease.
Is Eating Late at Night Bad for Us?
A bedtime snack is just fine, but some people have a problem called Night Eating Syndrome. Learn more about this over-eating disorder.
A bedtime snack is just fine, but some people have a problem called Night Eating Syndrome. Learn more about this over-eating disorder.
Is the HOPE-TOO Vitamin E Study Flawed?
Vitamin E supplements continue to offer health benefits to millions of people. Is the HOPE-TOO study flawed? Read the Council for Responsible Nutrition's opinion on this study.
Vitamin E supplements continue to offer health benefits to millions of people. Is the HOPE-TOO study flawed? Read the Council for Responsible Nutrition's opinion on this study.
Is Vitamin E Safe?
This article discusses a meta-analysis of previous vitamin E studies. This new study suggests that vitamin E is dangerous at high doses.
This article discusses a meta-analysis of previous vitamin E studies. This new study suggests that vitamin E is dangerous at high doses.
Is Yogurt Bad for Arthritis?
Yogurt is a dairy product that contains beneficial bacteria. Learn more about yogurt and arthritis.
Yogurt is a dairy product that contains beneficial bacteria. Learn more about yogurt and arthritis.
Mediterranean Diet
People who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower incidence of diseases like heart disease and cancer. Learn more about the Mediterranean diet and how to turn your diet into a Mediterranean diet.
People who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower incidence of diseases like heart disease and cancer. Learn more about the Mediterranean diet and how to turn your diet into a Mediterranean diet.
Overweight and Obese - We Need to Eat Less
The rates of obesity continue to rise. We need to eat less or suffer the consequence of chronic illnesses due to obesity. Why do we eat too much and how do we stop?
The rates of obesity continue to rise. We need to eat less or suffer the consequence of chronic illnesses due to obesity. Why do we eat too much and how do we stop?
Unhealthy Lifestyle and Americans
Americans are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. A Michigan State University study shows that very few Americans follow four basic healthy lifestyle characteristics. Learn about these characteristics and if you follow a healthy lifestyle.
Americans are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. A Michigan State University study shows that very few Americans follow four basic healthy lifestyle characteristics. Learn about these characteristics and if you follow a healthy lifestyle.
Vitamin E Shows Heart Health Benefit for Women
The Council for Responsible Nutrition offers information on the safety and efficacy of vitamin E supplements for women.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition offers information on the safety and efficacy of vitamin E supplements for women.
Which Foods Contain Potassium?
Potassium is a dietary mineral commonly found in our diets. Some people with certain health problems need to restrict potassium in their diets and other people may need more potassium.
Potassium is a dietary mineral commonly found in our diets. Some people with certain health problems need to restrict potassium in their diets and other people may need more potassium.
Women's Nutrition Guide
Quickly check women's nutrition needs with this handy guide.
Quickly check women's nutrition needs with this handy guide.