Food & Nutrition

12 Supplements to Avoid and What to Take Instead

In the past, Consumer Reports has run articles about the most dangerous nutritional supplements. I've got my own list of the “bottom 12” supplements. But I like…

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Caffeine Side Effects

If you rely on coffee to provide a pick me up on the job, you're definitely not alone, especially if you work in the health…

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Cure Thyroid Problems With Iodine

If someone asked you to rate thyroid problems as a health threat, you might be tempted to give it a fairly low rating. After all,…

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Foods to Fight Radiation Damage

The following foods not only help protect the body against radiation damage. They are across-the-board winners for achieving optimal health:

Seaweed/sea vegetables

Seaweeds are rich…

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Grapefruit Juice and Drug Interactions

Grapefruit and its juice can create drug interactions with many types of medications, from antibiotics to antipsychotics. These drugs should never be combined with grapefruit.…

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Green Tea and Heart Health

I’ve written a lot about inflammation as being a chief cause of cardiovascular problems, even more critical than the difficulty many Americans have with maintaining…

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Healthy Grilling Hints

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue. But when it comes to your health, grilled meat can pose some serious risks. That’s because barbecuing meat over…

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Magnesium for Heart Health

Among the top nutrients for heart health, magnesium really stands out. It’s used in scores of enzymatic reactions, and it’s necessary for normal muscle function.…

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Vitamin D Is for More Than Bones and Joints

Most of us take for granted that adequate amounts of vitamin D are readily available—whether through our diet or through synthesis of sunlight by our…

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Key Nutrients for Vegetarians

A vegetarian diet is healthier than the typical American diet in many ways. It’s low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and contains antioxidants and…

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