Choose foods that contain more nutrients per calorie. For example fruits and vegetables are more nutrient dense than junk food.

In functional medicine, health professionals try to treat the root cause of illness through diet modification and lifestyle changes.

Warm yourself from the inside out while there is still a chill in the air with this hot and hearty soup.

A new USDA database is available to help consumers make healthy food and physical activity choices.

Quinoa is gluten free and packed with protein. It can easily replace rice in many recipes.

A recent analysis by the EPA sets the benchmark for how much dioxin a person can tolerate without damaging health effects.

Carbohydrates are vital to our bodies for energy, but some carbs, such as fruits and vegetables, are better for us than other carb sources.

Teens who follow fad diets are more likely to put on weight when they are in their 20s.

Eating for a healthy heart doesn’t have to be boring. Chocolate, avocado, and red wine are just a few “fun” heart healthy foods to enjoy regularly.

Eating more fruits and vegetables and less junk food may improve allergies and asthma.

When her daughter adopted a vegetarian diet, it prompted this mom to write a cookbook of healthy vegetarian meals for kids and families.

Some foods are thought to provide aphrodisiac benefits beyond their nutrition because of their shape, cultural beliefs, and old wives’ tales.

According to a new study, girls may be reaching puberty much earlier than in the past due to increased calorie intake.

Today’s seniors are more active than ever, making injury more common. Sometimes it’s ok to self treat, but know when to see a doctor.

This doctor thinks that employers could boost productivity by ensuring that employees have adequate vitamin D levels.

We’ve all had the occasional bruise, but when does bruising signal a bigger health problem?

Suffering from great personal loss, such as the death of a loved one, can actually cause a broken heart.

Up to 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point. Fortunately, there are things you can do to improve the health of your back.

Heart disease risk rises with larger waistlines, even when weight is considered to be in the normal range.

Ugh. Body fat, we all have it. Here are some interesting facts on the good, bad, and the ugly of body fat.

The biggest salt source in the American diet is not chips as one might suspect. According to the CDC, it is bread.

Cheesy-smoked kale chips, lasagna, pizza, and cheesecake are just a few raw-food creations that may surprise you.

According to new research there appears to be a strong connection between heart disease and prostate cancer..

Stop calorie counting and just eat whole foods and include more omega 3 and monounsaturated fats for a healthy body.

Children who feel left out may be at a greater risk of obesity because they become less physically active.