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Golden Raisins in Gin: Placebo or Powerful Arthritis Remedy?
People with arthritis are caught in a terrible bind. OTC and prescription drugs have some serious side effects. What about golden raisins in gin?
Will You Breathe Better by Cutting Out Dairy?
One reader found a way to greatly improve hay fever symptoms: cutting out dairy. Would this work against your sniffles and sneezes?
What Are the Health Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols?
Our new underwriter, CocoaVia, offers high-potency cocoa flavanols without the calories of chocolate.
Could Soft Drinks Be Killing You?
A large European study found that people who usually had two soft drinks a day were more likely to die prematurely than those who had less than one a month.
Is Your Diet Putting You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Vegetarians have a lower risk for heart disease than meat eaters. However, they have a slightly higher chance of suffering a stroke.
Why Should You Eat Colorful Veggies?
People who consume a flavonoid-rich diet full of colorful veggies, berries and fruits are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease or cancer.
Is It Better to Get Protein from Plants or Animals?
People getting most of their protein from plants and consuming a healthful plant-based diet are more likely to live longer and less likely to get diabetes.
Should We Give Up On Home and Herbal Remedies?
Is there any science to support the use of home and herbal remedies? Many health professionals like randomized controlled trials. So do we! Here are data.
Can Cutting Out Sweets Help Control Blood Sugar?
Cutting out sweets and foods with high-fructose corn syrup helped two people take control of their diabetes, lose weight and feel healthy.
People with Diabetes Do Better on Low-Carb Diets
A study from Denmark shows better blood sugar control among people with diabetes following low-carb diets. They also had less fatty livers.
Can Coffee Help You Leave the Hospital Sooner?
People who drink coffee after abdominal surgery get their bowels moving faster and can often leave the hospital earlier. Three cups daily did the trick.
Should You Drink Cherry Juice for Your Brain?
According to a study, older people who drink cherry juice score better on tests of cognitive function after three months.
Do Blueberries Help Older People with Memory?
Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.
Is Garlic a Key to Long Life?
Chinese elders who ate garlic often were more likely to enjoy a long life than those who rarely indulged.
To Control Your Weight, Be a Healthy Vegetarian
Spanish scientists find that a mostly vegetarian diet with vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and olive oil may help you control your weight.
Do People Who Eat Nuts Live Longer?
A study of older Americans show that people who eat nuts live longer. However, peanut butter eaters get no advantage.
Should You Eat Yogurt for a Healthy Colon?
According to a new study, men who eat yogurt twice a week or more have a lower risk of colon polyps and possibly colorectal cancer.
Do Sweet Drinks Boost Your Risk for Cancer?
French people who consume sweet drinks frequently are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer.
Are Diets and Supplements Useless for Your Heart?
An analysis of more than 200 trials concluded that diets and supplements won't protect you from heart attacks. But this conclusion might not apply to you.
Vegetables Linked to Improvement in Psychological Health
An analysis of ten studies indicates that people who start eating more vegetables and fruits could see an improvement in psychological health.