Acid reflux is on the rise as our waistlines expand. What's going on in our stomachs, and is there anything we can do about it?

Are you getting enough iron? Every person needs enough iron in their diet to stay healthy. And if you’re pregnant, it’s even more critical that you get adequate amounts of this important mineral. Iron is an important nutrient that your body needs. It helps carry oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies and helps muscles store and use oxygen. If you don’t get enough iron in your diet, you may develop an iron deficiency, which is the most common type of nutritional deficiency, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not having enough iron in your body could...

There are few among us who can pass up the sweet and decadent taste of chocolate -- at least in moderation. But is your sweet tooth actually giving your heart a boost?

In our series - Lifestyle Matters - we're exploring how diet, exercise and other health behaviors affect people who have been affected by cancer.  The series is based on the recently published American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors , which summarizes the latest findings on lifestyle choices. This installment answers questions commonly asked by folks who have lived with and beyond cancer. Of course, these are only general answers, and specific questions should be answered by healthcare professionals.

It's hard enough to keep track of your daily responsibilities. It's even harder to plan for events years down the road. But if you have diabetes, you must start taking steps now to possibly avoid complications in the future.

“I’ve just gotten so fat!” “You? I’m the one with the huge thighs!” -- It is not uncommon to hear conversations like this, especially as the anxiety of swimsuit season quickly approaches. But new research is showing that this habit and mentality might not just be detrimental to self-esteem, but could affect one’s ability to lose weight.

In 1997 the United States got its first energy drink—Red Bull. Since then the unregulated energy drink market has grown to support around 500 different labels with caffeine levels that can be as high as 505 mg per container. The Mayo Clinic recommends that a healthy adult consume no more than 200-300 mg per day, and that’s only if they show no negative signs of sensitivity. Energy drinks are making headlines in the press more and more regarding health concerns. Several countries including France, Norway and Denmark have banned certain energy drinks due to health concerns. Are en...

Chronic diseases despise a healthy, oxygen rich, low-inflammation environment. The diseases that hang on and around have trouble getting a foothold in healthy bodies. Even cancer tends to ignore those who insist on eating more whole than processed foods, staying active and attaining and maintaining their ideal weight. Because all this healthy stuff helps to prevent, treat and sometimes even reverse chronic diseases, including cancer. The wealth of health behaviors It's well-established that being overweight, physically inactive and eating certain types of food, such as red ...

Adding milk to your coffee may seem normal, but it's not. Most adults globally cannot tolerate milk and its main sugar, lactose.

Are you overweight? Do you have a parent or sibling with diabetes? Do you have high blood pressure? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is time to get tested for diabetes. About 25 million Americans, or eight percent of the U.S. population, are affected by diabetes. Unfortunately, a good portion of these people do not know they have the condition. This may be because they often have no symptoms. Luckily, there are simple tests that let you know if you have diabetes or prediabetes . Getting tested is the first step in preventing and controlling your condition. Who s...