Before grabbing a grapefruit, understand its power
Grapefruit looks sweet and friendly, but you might have heard it possesses powers far beyond those of ordinary produce. Some of that reputation is fact, and some…
Know the flax (and the chia): A little seed may be what your diet needs
Adding seeds to your diet can be an easy way to shore up defenses against heart risks without adding too much work to meal prep. Many types…
Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, chances are you’ve been told to cut back on salt. You might even be taking medication. These are good strategies, as…
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Remembering to drink enough water is easy during the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities drive the point home. But staying adequately hydrated is just as…
Nut butters are a healthy way to spread nutrients
Packed with nutrients and easy to eat, either as a sandwich spread or as a dip, nut butters can be a simple solution for school lunches, snacks…
Is honey healthy? How to make sure you don’t get stung
As temperatures fall, honey’s popularity tends to rise. Whether used as an ingredient in autumn recipes and holiday desserts, added to a celebratory cocktail or given to…
Teatime can be good for your health
“There are really only three drinks that I ever recommend humans consume,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National…
Green tea, coffee linked to lower death risk after stroke, heart attack
Drinking large amounts of green tea or a single cup of coffee each day may reduce the risk of death for people who survive heart attacks and…
Coffee may help reduce risk for heart failure
Drinking one or more cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of heart failure, according to new research. But only if it’s caffeinated. The analysis…
Even 1 sugary drink a day could boost heart disease, stroke risk in women
Women who drink one or more sugar-laden beverages – such as soda, sweetened water and teas, and fruit drinks – every day could boost their risk of…