Try Cordyceps to Strengthen the Lungs: Medicinal Fungus Helps COPD Patients

The Chinese medicinal fungus cordyceps improved lung function, exercise endurance and quality of life in people with chronic lung diseases. Read More »

Sleep Better and Feel Happier With Probiotics: Healthy Bacteria Helps with Mood and Rest

Italian students that took probiotics for six weeks were less depressed, angry and tired than those in a control group. Read More »

Action Alert: Greenhouse Gases Hit Landmark

When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit the highest levels ever recorded in human history in May, the networks’ nightly news devoted less than two minutes to climate change versus almost 18 minutes to the birth of the royal baby. Read More »

Aysha Akhtar on Our Symphony With Animals

Through her personal story as a survivor of childhood abuse and the stories of others, the neurologist demonstrates the scientific bond between animals and humans—and how they can heal each other. Read More »

Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon. Read More »

Savor Cherries to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk: Reduces Health Threats

Montmorency tart cherries in juice or capsules lower systolic blood pressure and insulin levels within hours, reducing factors that lead to metabolic syndrome. Read More »

Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young: Benefits of Cardio Activity

After six months of marathon training, running novices reversed the aging of major blood vessels; in another study, heart failure patients that walked fast were less likely to have cognitive impairment. Read More »

Take It Easy on the Eggs: High Intake Increases Mortality

Eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and all-cause mortality by 8 percent, a new study found. Read More »

Quit Smoking to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis: Another Reason to Stop

In a 30-year study, women that quit smoking sharply reduced their risk of developing seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause joint deformities and disability. Read More »

Eat Mostly Plants to Ease Gum Inflammation: Oral Health Benefits

Germans that ate a diet low in meat and carbs and high in plants and vitamins for four weeks had significantly less gum inflammation and bleeding that subjects that did not change their eating habits. Read More »