What actually works for toenail fungus: a practical guide
Evidence-based home steps for toenail fungus, including filing, topical oils, laundering at 60C, and shoe rotation, backed by clinical trial data.
Vitamins and Minerals for Reducing the Health Effects of Endocrine Disruptors
Research review finds that targeted vitamins and minerals can offset some health effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, with specifics by nutrient and outcome.
Three Methods for Cleaning Produce at Home
Water, vinegar, and baking soda are the three most effective home methods for reducing pesticide residue and bacteria on fruits and vegetables.
Honey Helped Skin Cells Recover From UV Stress, Italian Study Finds
An Italian study found that multifloral honey boosted antioxidant activity and repair markers in UV-exposed skin cells grown in the lab.
Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Intake to More Severe Age-Related Muscle Loss
A study of 1,006 older Iranian adults found that high ultra-processed food intake is tied to more severe sarcopenia, especially at the advanced stages of muscle loss.
Moderate Midlife Exercise Tied to Better Brain Health Decades Later, Study Reports
A Neurology study of 3,200 adults links light or moderate exercise in the 40s and 50s to 32% lower odds of cognitive impairment after age 70.
The worst foods for your brain: what neuroscientists say to avoid for cognitive health
Neuroscientists and nutrition experts warn that ultra-processed foods, alcohol, processed meats, and artificial sweeteners can harm memory and raise dementia risk.
Study: Exercise Rewires Heart’s Nerve Network in Left-Right Pattern
A July 2026 University of Bristol study in rats found 10 weeks of aerobic exercise reshapes the stellate ganglia in a left-right pattern, with potential implications for arrhythmia and angina treatments.
Resistance Training and Whey Protein Support Muscle Health in Older Adults Through Complementary Mechanisms
A narrative review in Frontiers in Nutrition finds that resistance training and whey protein build muscle strength through distinct but complementary biological pathways in older adults.
Creatine Supplementation Gains Popularity Among Women Over 30 for Muscle Building
Women over 30 are increasingly turning to creatine to offset age-related muscle loss, supported by reviews showing benefits for muscle, cognition, and bone health.
Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds
A Harvard-led study of 117,025 women found that two hours of weekly strength training was linked to a 44% lower heart attack risk over 14.5 years.
Five Quad Exercises Beyond Squats for Stronger Thighs
Squats are not the only path to stronger quads. Here are five complementary quad exercises and what research says about resistance training and protein.
Five nutrients a dietitian says the body needs for energy production
A registered dietitian outlines magnesium, B vitamins, creatine, iron, and vitamin D as the key nutrients the body uses to convert food into usable energy.
Michigan reports first two deaths in record U.S. cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce
Two Michigan deaths mark the first fatalities in the largest U.S. cyclospora outbreak on record, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier.
Why serious cooks use copper mixing bowls
Copper mixing bowls regulate temperature and stabilize egg whites through a chemical reaction with sulfur, preventing gritty, overwhipped meringue.
