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Will Rosemary Make You Smarter?

A whiff of this woodsy, pine-scented herb may help boost your brainpower.

More Whole Grains, Less Diabetes Risk

Lower your risk of pre-diabetes, a precursor to diabetes, by loading up your plate with whole grains.

5 Diet Rules You Can Ignore

Trying to drop a few pounds can make for some funny behavior. We skip breakfast, eliminate entire food groups from our diet, and deny ourselves dessert! The worst part: None of this works. Here's what does.

Bipolar Disorder: Foods That Help and Foods That Hurt

Make your management of bipolar disorder comprehensive. Find out which edibles can improve or exacerbate your condition.

COPD: 5 Supplements That Can Help

If you're looking for alternative ways to manage this condition, consider bromelain, coenzyme Q10, and others.

The Health Benefits of Grape Seed Extract

A byproduct of the wine-making process, this supplement possesses powerful antioxidant power.

Enjoy These Diabetes-Friendly Treats

Yes, you can bake guilt-free goodies that taste great, too. You just have to know which sweetener to use.

Top Nutrition Tips for Tweens

Two dietitians offer advice to help you steer your kids toward healthy food choices.

Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and Cancer

Can a low-glycemic diet reduce your risk of developing cancer, or assist you through treatment? See what the research says.

Crunch on This for Better Brain Health

Carrots, celery, and peppers contain a compound called luteolin, which helps tame brain inflammation that could negatively affect memory.

Nuts: A Nutritional Superstar for Diabetes

Today and maybe every day, have a handful of almonds or walnuts. Find out how these diabetes-friendly foods can help your health.

Can Red Wine Help Cure Prostate Cancer?

Raise a glass to this recent finding: A compound in red wine may make prostate tumor cells more responsive to radiation treatment.

Do You Snack When You're Not Even Hungry?

Curb emotional eating by adhering to these tips and tricks.

What Your Parents Got Wrong About Food

It's fine for chicken to thaw on the counter. Every last morsel of a meal should be finished. We debunk these myths and more so that you can teach the truth to your family.

Truth and Fallacies About Fat

Is fat really all that bad? Are you going too far to eliminate it from your diet? Get the truth here.

The Rewards of Adding More Legumes to Your Meals

Legumes (think lentils and beans) deliver a hefty dose of nutrition at a sensible price. Try them in soups, salads, and even desserts.

The Cheese and Diabetes Link: Both Sides of the Story

Attention mozzarella, Muenster, and Monterey Jack lovers. Researchers have identified a possible connection between cheese consumption and reduced diabetes risk. But there's a flip side.

The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Turmeric

In addition to providing rich color to certain foods, this spice may also help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.

How to Handle the "Food Police"

Dealing with loved ones' concern about your diet is no picnic when you have diabetes. Learn how to deal with these caring (but meddling) meal monitors.

7 Signs You're Undernourished

You may require fewer calories to stay healthy as you get older, but if you experience any of these tell-tale signs, you may be coming up short.

Gluten-Free Goodness

Thought your bread-, pasta-, and pizza-eating days were over? You can join in the fun again with these tasty alternatives.

5 Digestive To-Dos

Do chew your food slowly. Do eat a vinegar-dressed salad after your meal. Plus three more stomach-smart ideas.

The Link Between Sugar and Osteoarthritis

Curb your sweet tooth, and you just may notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Ideal Weight vs. Happy Weight

Your body has its own way of determining your best weight. Learn how to use this knowledge to your advantage.

GERD Without Heartburn? It's Possible

You can still get diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) without having heartburn. Learn the other risk factors.

Eat Veggies, Be Happy

Individuals who consume seven or more servings of produce a day tend to enjoy better mental health, says one British study.

The Wonders of Magnesium for Allergies

What do whole grains, nuts, seeds, seaweed, cacao, and leafy greens have in common? Magnesium, a mineral that can help eat away allergy symptoms.

Top Health Apps to Try

There's an app for that! We checked out tons of free or low-cost smart phone apps and found the very best ones to support your health.

How Men Lose Weight

Men's biology works differently. Learn the expert's action items for successful slimming.

Digestive-Friendly Eating on a Budget

A few shrewd strategies will help you get the nutrients you need without draining your wallet.

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