
Obesity’s Impacts on Our Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases
What are the effects of weight loss on natural killer cell function, our first line of immune defense against cancer, kidney function,...

Could Diet Alter Your Personality?
When we think about personality, we often imagine something deeply ingrained—our tendencies toward extroversion or introversion, our...

8 Top Health Benefits of Walking (And Little-Known Ways to Make it More Beneficial!)
Walking is without question one of the best forms of exercise for your overall health— even more beneficial, in fact, than most people...

Obesity’s Impacts on Our Brain, Dementia, and Fertility
Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and fertility. As I’ve discussed previously, in the ABCs of the...

Obesity’s Impact on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes
Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, as well as reverse type 2 diabetes. In the ABCs of the health...

Obesity’s Impacts on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Heart Disease
Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half. In the ABCs of health consequences of...

All the States That Currently Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water (Updated)
Fluoridation rates can vary widely within states, depending on local preferences and public health policies. While there’s a strong push...

FDA Issues New Ban Over Cancer Concerns
The U.S. on Wednesday banned the use of a synthetic food dye that gives some candies, cakes and certain oral medications a cherry-red...

10 Ingredients You're Storing Incorrectly in Your Fridge
Not everything fresh belongs in the fridge. You're bringing home fresh fruits and vegetables to get more whole foods on your plate, but...

Chicken Congee with Coconut and Ginger
Chicken, bok choy, and creamy coconut milk turn the classic Chinese porridge into a hearty meal. Active Time: Total Time: ...