Over the years, we have learned that what we put in our body also influences our gut microbiota. Gut microbiota can influence a number of health factors: genetics, stress, exercise, nutrition, age and more. As...

In its 21th consecutive year, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) conducted its annual survey monitoring the statistics, usage and confidence in dietary supplements. The survey was conducted online by Ipsos Public Affairs, which conducts...

Millions of people around the world are affected by a certain degree of lactose intolerance. An unhealthy gut can negatively affect the rest of your body and could lead to other health complications.    A...

Stress is a very broad concept and has many connotations. Greek philosopher Hippocrates was one of the first to attempt to define the word stress in terms of "balance”. In the early 20th century, Hans...

Prebiotics and probiotics have been given noteworthy attention in scientific literature because of their importance in supporting gastrointestinal health. However, researchers all over the world are now studying the microbiome and indicate that it supports...

The appearance of the skin is a primary indicator of age. The appearance of one's skin reflects general health and communicates ethnicity, lifestyle and age. These features are largely determined by skin color, texture, firmness,...

As the holiday season approaches, people want to feel good and have the energy to enjoy the season. Unfortunately, winter is also cold and flu season, which can interrupt holiday festivities.     A recent study...

1.3 million Americans suffer from joint pain and auto-immune inflammation. Thankfully there are steps we can take and solutions to ease the pain. A healthy diet and lifestyle play a key role in mitigating the...

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people. It affects the daily lives of millions of people around the world, and it can limit your ability...