Healthy articles

Scientists say a hormone associated with longevity also makes people smarter. It helps people live longer. It fights atherosclerosis, and naturally lowers high blood pressure. This hormone you probably have never hear of is klotho, the brain hormone

Pets, we all know, add an awful lot to your life: love, health, and sometimes protection. There's one thing we don't want to share with them though, and that's their germs. How do you keep yourself and your loved-ones free from pet health hazards?

Most information for older mothers is geared towards those contemplating IVF, but what should you do if you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself pregnant after age 45?

Diets come and go; some work and some don’t. Right now low carb high fat diets are trending and believers report incredible results, not only in weight loss but also in terms of reduction of cholesterol and improved health in general. But are they right?

Supplement manufacturers and food companies maintain antioxidants will help to prevent a host of diseases and medical conditions. But research findings are inconclusive, and there is evidence that antioxidant supplements do not provide health benefits.

Researchers have found that eating a small amount of chocolate every day could lower the risks of stroke, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s. But not all chocolate is created equal and so it’s not a good idea to reach for just any chocolate bar.

Soy is a controversial food source worth hundreds of millions of US dollars annually. Said by some to prevent heart disease, soy has also been linked to cancer and the onset of other diseases. There are many questions, including, Is soy milk really toxic?

Known as the “black seed” plant, Nigella sativa has been lauded as a miracle herb for centuries, and has been used to treat a multitude of ailments. Modern scientific research confirms its efficacy in terms of treating numerous diseases, including cancer.

It is a fact that calcium is needed to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth and regulate the heart, aid blood clotting, and help with the transmission of nerve impulses. Calcium also plays an important role in reducing the risks of osteoporosis.

More and more people are cooking with coconut oil rather than unsaturated fats like sunflower and canola oil. But coconut oil is more than a cooking ingredient; and it has recently also established itself as a remarkable beauty product.