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Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which consumption of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated that up to 1% of people suffer from the …

With sugar being increasingly vilified for its negative effects on health and its role in obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, more and more Americans are shunning sweeteners such …

More and more research continues to be done about the body’s circadian rhythm, also known as the sleep/wake cycle. It is a natural cycle of sleepiness and energy that regulates …

For years, omega-3 fatty acids have been the darling of health and nutrition writers. Many of the ailments plaguing modernity have been ascribed to a lowered intake of omega-3 fatty …

Since the early 2000s, the notion that sitting is killing you, even if you are physically active, and that there is virtually nothing you can do about it has been …

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. And while the month may be over, continued awareness of Alzheimer’s should be a year-round endeavor. With that in mind, we present a guest post …

With the fate of Obamacare and the future of America’s health care policy still undecided, it’s more important than ever to take control of your own health. Taking a proactive …

Many men and women, perhaps out of insecurity, ignorance, or something else, frequently state the false idea that women shouldn’t participate in lifting weights, either because they will get big …

No one wants to suffer a heart attack, but unfortunately, they have become commonplace among many populations. Researchers in Sweden have discovered that heart attacks occur far more regularly during …

The New York Times reports that the average American adult watches five hours and four minutes of television per day. But could your leisure time be better spent doing something …