Friday Favorites: Are BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids) Healthy?
Why we may want to strive not to exceed the recommended intake of protein.
Health and Nutrition Videos
Are Plant Sterols Effective for Lowering Cholesterol?
Even if we eat little or no cholesterol, phytosterols can block the reabsorption of the excess cholesterol our liver dumps into our intestines.
Watch Latest Video
Age-Related Hearing Loss Is Preventable, So What Causes It?
Why do some populations retain their hearing into old age?
Update on Vegetarian Stroke Risk
Those eating more plant-based diets have lower risk of having a stroke, including both bleeding...
Friday Favorites: What Are the Health Benefits of Sorghum?
How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? Learn...
Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures
A combination of resistance exercise to improve lower limb muscle strength and balance training can...
Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
It may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet as...
Friday Favorites: Are Pre-Cut Vegetables Just as Healthy?
Endotoxins can build up on pre-chopped vegetables and undermine some of their benefits.
Are There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine?
A misinterpretation of lab tests may explain concerns over kidney safety with creatine supplementation.
What Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)?
When accompanied by a progressive strength-training regimen, 3 grams of creatine a day may improve...
Friday Favorites: Foods that Help Headache and Migraine Relief
Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches.
Soy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Soy foods may explain why Japanese-American women not only have the lowest rates of hot...
Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Does vaginal estrogen carry the same risk as oral estrogen?
