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Hyperacidity is a general term for when the lining of your stomach becomes inflamed. It also goes by the name gastritis and can emerge suddenly or gradually over time. Either way, hyperacidity can be …
Uric acid is a waste product. It’s something that our bodies produce when they digest purine rich foods. This means that you won’t exactly find food high in uric acid. However, plenty of foods are …
How do you improve the function of your brain? It’s easy to focus on external ideas, like using brain training apps or looking at techniques to improve your memory. While those approaches all have …
There are many important practices for reducing stress, like meditation, exercise, working less, and even adult coloring books. While such practices can be powerful, we sometimes give them far too …
Anxiety can be beyond frustrating. Your pulse races and your heart pounds, making it difficult to concentrate on what needs to be done. Anxiety disorders can make the problem even worse, as you’re …
There seems to be a strong link between diet and mental health. The food we eat directly impacts our brain chemistry, making us feel better or worse. This makes food very relevant for long-term food …
The risk of prostate problems increases as men age, as the size of their prostate naturally increases. An enlarged prostate can lead to urinary issues, including the need to get up during the night …
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is never a fun experience. It comes with various unpleasant symptoms, including a burning sensation when you pee, fever, chills, feeling tired, and a frequent need …
Hangovers can be rough. A throbbing head, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, aches, and more are all signs of having too much the night before. Hangovers are bad enough on their own. They’re even worse if you …
Taurine is an interesting compound to talk about. It’s sometimes called a semi-essential amino acid or a conditionally essential amino acid. Those terms are used because our bodies can make taurine. …
When it comes to food, there are two important characteristics to think about – flavor and nutrition. You want meals that you enjoy eating, ones that are packed full of good flavors and textures. But, …
Progesterone, as you probably know, is a hormone. Men and women both need it, although progesterone is more relevant for female health, as it has strong roles in health, pregnancy, and menopause. …
Thiamine is also called vitamin B1 and it is one of the B complex vitamins. Just like other vitamins and minerals, thiamine plays many roles in the body. It helps your heart and your muscles, and is …
Lutein is a pigment molecule that is found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, along with some green ones. It’s often discussed along with zeaxanthin which is a similar compound. Lutein and …
We’ve talked about a variety of nutrient rich foods on this site. Many of them are well-known nutrients, like vitamin A, calcium, and iron, ones that are widely recognized as being essential. …
Copper is an important trace mineral, one that helps our body with energy production, the creation of red blood cells, and immune system function. Copper is also essential for iron absorption, to the …
It’s impossible to exaggerate how important vitamins and minerals are. Our bodies use them to develop and function. Many are essential for staying healthy and we get side effects if we’re deficient in …
Electrolytes are critical for the balance of fluids in your body. You can end up with too many electrolytes or too few. Both situations are risky for your health, leading to problems like dehydration …
To stay healthy, we need a good balance of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds in our diet. Some of these, like vitamin C, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants are obvious, and many of us already work …
Choline might not be as well-known as vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, or vitamin C, but this doesn’t make choline rich foods any less important. The nutrient itself plays many essential roles in our …
Folate also goes by the names folic acid and vitamin B9, but whatever you call it, it's clear that the vitamin is important for human health. While most of us know folate as a vitamin that pregnant …
Testosterone is well-known as the male sex hormone and it’s a hormone that tends to decrease as men age. Some foods can also decrease testosterone levels. It’s no surprise then that many men look for …
Estrogen is one of two notable female sex hormones and is very important for female sexual health. Together, estrogen and progesterone help to promote female libido, balance the menstrual cycle, …
Sodium is an essential mineral, helping to maintain the balance of fluids and electrolytes in our body. It’s also a very common mineral because all living things need sodium to function. Because of …
