Nutrition

7 everyday foods that may help lower your cortisol and stress levels

A 2025 review maps how what you eat can nudge your stress hormone in either direction.

Before you toss chocolate with a white coating, know what it actually means

The hazy dust is safe to eat, but it reveals how your chocolate has been treated.

How eating broccoli every day may affect your gut, heart and cancer risk

The evidence for a familiar green vegetable is more specific than most people realize.

How eating ginger every day can affect your blood pressure and joints

A new NIH-listed meta-analysis puts a number on the daily-ginger habit.

Low vitamin C may be quietly speeding up how fast your brain ages

A study of 2,044 older adults links lower plasma vitamin C to shrinking brain volume and weaker memory-network wiring.

7 everyday foods that may help lower your cortisol and stress levels

A 2025 review maps how what you eat can nudge your stress hormone in either direction.

Before you toss chocolate with a white coating, know what it actually means

The hazy dust is safe to eat, but it reveals how your chocolate has been treated.

How eating broccoli every day may affect your gut, heart and cancer risk

The evidence for a familiar green vegetable is more specific than most people realize.

How eating ginger every day can affect your blood pressure and joints

A new NIH-listed meta-analysis puts a number on the daily-ginger habit.

Berries going bad too quickly? This simple trick may help

Fresh berries can spoil surprisingly fast, but a simple vinegar wash and careful storage may help them stay fresh for longer.

These breakfast choices can keep you full for hours

A nutritious breakfast can provide more stable energy and make it easier to stay full for several hours.According to dietitians quoted by Real Simple,...

How coffee can affect your kidneys if you drink it every day

Coffee can have both beneficial and less beneficial effects on your kidneys, depending on how much you drink and your overall health. Research points...

When is the best time to drink your morning coffee? Research has the answer

Many people reach for their first cup of coffee as soon as they wake up. Research suggests that this may not be the best habit.

Scientists surprised by juice’s effect on blood pressure

A simple daily habit produced measurable changes in blood pressure after just two weeks, according to a new study.

Taking magnesium? Experts have an important warning

Millions take magnesium for better sleep and less stress, but experts say many people may be expecting more than the science can deliver.