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Check Your Poop to See if Your Gut is Healthy
Changing the makeup of your intestinal bacteria requires long-term commitment, says Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao, MD, Ph.D. It takes about three to six months...
Gettin’ Dirty Can be Good for Your Immune System
Think about how many times your mom told you to not eat the dirt outside. For many of us, it was a sin to...
Study Shows Less Toxic Alternative Treatment for Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers were curious about the impact stress management training might have on patients with multiple sclerosis. Doctors have known for many years that multiple...
Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health
Intestinal health can have a huge impact on your overall feelings of health and well being. Each person has their own unique blend of...
Can’t Sleep? Go Outside More
Insomnia--a common and difficult-to-treat condition--is estimated to cost the American economy $63.2 billion each year in lost productivity. A new body of research suggests...
Intestinal Infections in Children Linked to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that often strikes people in their late teens and early 20s. It is characterized by disordered thought processes,...
How to Smartly Shop for Organics
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to...
A Little Fat in Your Salad Dressing Helps Absorb More Nutrients
Summer is all about cooking light and healthy. We no longer need to thrive off of the comfort food that we long for in...
Pro-Inflammatory Foods Can Wreak Havoc on Your Overall Systemic Health
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, 34, didn't look at all sick when she found out. "I was in amazing shape. I was a happy, busy, thin 23-year-old when...
Study: Lack of Sleep Causes Weight Gain
While those unwanted pounds aren't likely to effortlessly melt away, catching a few extra Zs may be an effective strategy toward maintaining a healthy...
