Personal Health

Since 2009, enrollees in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have been allowed to purchase fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Has the program worked? According to a new study, it has! And the results shed light on how we can uplift the health of children and reverse the onslaught of childhood obesity.

Despite all that we’ve learned about the power of food from tens of thousands of medical studies, rates of chronic disease continue to rise. And the medical establishment continues to apply brilliant science to the treatment of disease — while practically ignoring the central role of nutrition in promoting illness — or preventing it. But the times, they are a-changin'! Find out how medicine is evolving — fast — and what you can do to accelerate the transformation.

Interest in plant-based eating has skyrocketed. Restaurant chains are adding plant-based menu items. Supermarkets increasingly feature plant-based options to meat and dairy. And eating well starts at home — with the food you make yourself. Good recipes can make all the difference! Here are some of our favorite plant-based cookbooks.

Can what you eat affect your sexual performance? Dr. Joel Kahn discusses the connection between heart disease and erectile dysfunction. And how to get adequate nitric oxide to your arteries without medication.

Digestive complaints are one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. And poor gut health and digestive disorders impact millions worldwide. But there is hope! Here are seven resources for a healthy gut that will help you break free from digestive problems.

When you think about protecting yourself from sun damage and skin cancer, what’s the first thing you think of? Most people start and stop with sunscreen, hats, and long sleeves. But did you know that your diet can help your skin protect itself? This article discusses some natural sunscreen options to consider — including the best foods for sun protection and skin health.

Ask someone how to prevent heart disease, and they might tell you to avoid trans fats and animal products. Liver disease: Moderate alcohol intake. Lung ailments: Breathe clean air, and don’t smoke. But what about your brain? What can you do, right now, to optimize your brain health — and protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia?

What exactly is the ketogenic (or keto) diet? Is it effective for weight loss? Does it show other benefits? Is it healthy or safe? Here’s what the science really says.

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

Beyond their beauty, are acai berries really worth eating?

Beets may be messy to cut and sometimes have dull, dirty exteriors. And you may not have eaten them since you were a kid, and they came sliced or diced from a can. But there’s more to beets than meets the eye. So what’s so great about these root vegetables? What are the health benefits of beets? And how do you use them?

Find out the surprising truth about where food recalls come from + other important info.