When you think of animal fat, what comes to mind? Unsightly blobs of cellulite? Artery-clogging strips of gristle to be trimmed off your steak and tossed into the trash? Or a sophisticated substance that contains within it the secret to human intelligence?

Are you a lover of sushi, shrimp cocktail and other sea-related foods? Then you’ll love to hear that in a recent study conducted by researchers from Harvard University, they found that eating seafood does not only improve sexual life but also go a long way to improve fertility.

You probably don't know second leading cause of cancer, because the scientists have only recently made the connection.  It's obesity.

So I’m a little left of center, I’m a little out of tune, some say I’m paranormal, so I just bend their spoon, who wants to be ordinary, in a crazy mixed up world – Michelle Branch, American singer/songwriter. You Get Me Michelle Branch’s catchy 2001 song has it right, nobody wants to be ordinary.

Even for people who are deeply disabled neurologically, nature can be more powerful than any medication. By Oliver Sacks.

A new study Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Furthermore, no association was found in carriers of the APOE4 phenotype, which affects cholesterol metabolism and is remarkably common among the Finnish population.

Whether the problem was an arrowhead, a beating, or being visible, Middle English manuscripts from the fifteenth century offered solutions.

When my friend Kenny's nana died of dementia, he'd already mourned her twice. The first time, he was shopping for her birthday present. He'd settled on a watch, but didn't know what kind, what brand or how much he should spend. He considered the expensive option, the watch he thought she deserved, but then he remembered: His nana had dementia. Usually she'd try and return presents, convinced others had left them behind.

Paying closer attention to diet is important for people with anxiety. Making dietary changes in favor of a balanced diet that emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and minimizes added sugars helps smooth out the highs and lows that can contribute to anxiety.

A group of Canadian health professionals has taken strong exception to Canada’s federal health agency’s growing advocacy of a “plant-based diet.”

What it’s like to be too big in America

Drinking two or more diet sodas a day is linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart attacks and early death in women over 50, a new study says. The risk was highest for obese and African American women.

How the vegain grain based agenda is being pushed on us.

Not long ago I wrote an article called “Why Americans Are Fat and Sick”, which attempted to explain why financial and other interests converge on keeping Americans in a state of ill health. I recently came across “Metabolic Syndrome and the Burden on Health Care: Financial Corruption and Lifestyle Solutions” (access it here), which does …

A correspondent asked me to look into the GAPS diet.  I did. I was sorry: it was a painful experience. What a mishmash of half-truths, pseudoscience, imagination, and untested claims!GAPS stands

For decades, medical practitioners have been advising their patients to keep total and LDL-cholesterol levels within a certain range to protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Now, a new expert literature review is challenging the idea that serum cholesterol levels are an independent risk fact

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose -- the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries -- while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

At Coalesse, we are welcoming people to the office by making thoughtfully crafted furnishings to create great spaces and inspire great work. “Workplace wellbeing” is more than a business catchphrase – it’s an opportunity to impact real, positive change in the work experience. Read our five design ideas for bringing wellbeing to the workplace.

Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change associated with more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn't explain everything.

To keep your heart healthy you should take a heart-healthy diet along with physical exercise. You should consume healthy foods.

Rice or chapatti, which really is the better option for weight loss? Rice and chapattis, the two main staples of your diet, have been accompanying your meals since forever, because that is what completes your meal. So giving up on one or both is not an easy task. But when it comes to weight loss, the very first thing you wish to do is give up on all sources of carbs. So you give up both rice and chapattis till the ultimate goal is achieved. The truth is both have their own set of pros and cons. But is one of these two a better option for weight loss? Let's find out!

Mehmet Oz, MD, offers a plan that will put you on the path to a lifetime of wellness.

There are many seeds that boast superfood status but few taste as fantastic as hemp hearts do

When it comes to dieting, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Is low-carb the way to go? Should I only eat during certain hours? Should I cut out this or that? Sometimes it seems like there are 5 right answers for every question. Well, wonder no more.

Simple and rewarding!

Healthy Snacking!

More than $100 billion is spent every year on bottled water globally.

Start the day out with a mug of warm water and the juice of half a lemon.

Teenagers and young children who eat fast food could be increasing their risk of developing asthma, eczema and hay fever, according to a study published Monday in the British Medical Journal's respiratory journal Thorax.

Many widely held beliefs about weight loss don't stand up to scientific scrutiny, say doctors who want to set the public health record straight on myths like the cal

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign to limit sugary drinks is losing juice, but an idea the city has used to convey caloric information about these beverages might actually have legs. Public awareness posters used by the campaign showed the number of miles a person would have to walk to burn off the calories in a 20-ounce soda, and new research suggests that physical activity–based conversions such as these can actually persuade people to make healthier choices.

New research clarifies why music and exercise make such a good team, and how to create an optimal workout playlist..

It's addictive and toxic, like a drug, and we need to wean ourselves off it, says US doctor

Two new studies provide additional reasons not to warm up with a stretch.

Here are 8 home made vitamin water recipes to help you keep the water flowing! As a rule, you should try to avoid as much as possible industrial food and beverages