Health Archive

How can I make New Year's resolutions stick? 

People tend to make resolutions in January because they want to let go of things from the past year. But resolutions don't stick when you try to make the change through willpower...

Curcumin 

This phytochemical found in the Curcuma longa or turmeric root is responsible for curry's bright color. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine...

Banish bad moods 

Call it “the blues,” “a funk,” or “waking up on the wrong side of the bed,” we've all felt it at one time or another: For no particular reason, you feel sad or anxious for a day, a week, maybe even several weeks...

Everyday detox 

what celebrity hasn't popularized a get-it-done-now detox plan? Lose a little weight, gain energy, lighten your toxic load — sounds great. But are restrictive detox regimens really the answer?...

Is high-fructose corn syrup natural? 

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a highly processed sweetener and preservative, is manufactured from chemically altered cornstarch. Does that sound natural to you? It does to the FDA...

Fiber-rich foods 

A well-known digestive regulator, fiber aids satiety and helps keep blood sugar levels even by slowing glucose absorption. These high-fiber choices may surprise you...

Mood building blocks 

Vitamins and supplements to help boost your bad mood...

Rhodiola rosea 

The first documented use of this rose-scented plant — also known as golden or rose root — was in 77 B.C. in Greece...

Soothe digestion: Natural Fixes for IBS 

irritable bowel syndrome isn't a standard conversation starter at holiday celebrations. But with one in five Americans prone to IBS, chances are it affects you or someone you know...

Bad news for BPA 

Bisphenol A (BPA) — a known endocrine disruptor — has been linked to reproductive disorders, behavioral problems in animals, and liver damage. In light of this...

What 30-minute workout offers the best results? 

Every workout should start with a low-level aerobic activity that involves the muscle groups to be targeted during that session...

Supplement, vegetarian style 

Animal-derived ingredients hidden in supplements can be hard to detect. Check out these vegetarian alternatives to traditional ingredients...

How to do an elimination diet 

Stave off bad habits 

A whirlwind of office parties, family reunions, and shopping days, the holiday season can easily sabotage the healthy limits we normally set for ourselves...

Lutein 

A carotenoid antioxidant found in green and yellow fruits and vegetables, including squash, kale, and spinach...

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Next

Health Centers

Conditions/Treatments

Health Notes

Understand your options to make informed health decisions.

green apple decal

More from Health Notes

What's New on the Blog?