- Functional Medicine -
How Does Vitamin C Aid the Immune System?
By Courtney HelgoeLearn how this essential nutrient boosts immunity.
Immune System
- Nutrition -
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?
By Courtney HelgoeThe recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Vitamin C
By Courtney HelgoeThis essential nutrient supports nearly every aspect of health.
Could Masks Help Build Immunity?
By Michael DregniIt's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.
- General Health -
The Best Defense: Boost Your Immune System
By Alyssa FordYour immune system works to keep you healthy 24 hours a day. Here's how to help it operate at peak efficiency.
- Fitness Tips -
Does Exercise Boost the Immune System?
By Craig CoxExercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.
- General Health -
Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense
By Michael DregniCoronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.
- Gut Health -
The Secret Life of Your Microbiome
By Molly TynjalaWhy all those microorganisms — collectively known as the microbiome — play a critical role in supporting your health.
- General Health -
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThyroid issues, vitamin deficiency, and even anxiety can contribute to cold hands and feet. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
- General Health -
What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredUnderstand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.
- General Health -
Why Is the Appendix Important?
By Michael DregniThe appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.
- Gut Health -
The Parasite Paradox
By Pamela WeintraubIntestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.
- General Health -
Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium
By Michael DregniThe interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.
- Nutrition -
13 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
By Christine SchrumThese easy home treatments can relieve headaches, colds, and other common health complaints.
- Stress Relief -
Anti-Anxiety Eating
By Catherine GuthrieThese four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
- Aging -
The Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of Lifetime Health
By Kristin OhlsonDiscover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
- Gut Health -
Gut Check: How an Aging Digestive System Can Affect Your Health
By Craig CoxA new study finds that the older your gut, the more inflammation you may have.
- Hormones -
Stress Buster: Sara Gottfried, MD
By Nora CoxFeeling tired but wired? Balance your hormones and you can balance your life, says Sara Gottfried, MD.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Granted Immunity
By Craig CoxNew research wants us to believe that popping a few pills will strengthen our immune system as we age, but it ignores the consequences.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Immunity and Exercise
By Craig CoxShould I be exercising or taking it easy as I fight off this virus?
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Sleep or Sweat?
By Craig CoxLately, I've been debating the value of sleep versus exercise -- and exercise is losing.