Health

As we age, our bodies are less likely to produce the immune cells we need to stay young on the inside. Learn which hormones stimulate immunity and how.

Do you know how much salt is in your diet? Many of us consume far too much of it, resulting in health concerns such as high blood pressure and possibly cardiovascular disease and cancer. So how can we control the salt in our diet?

Worried about the amount of salt that might be creeping, unseen, into your diet? Here’s how to eat a low-salt diet without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.

The experience of staying at a ryokan – a traditional inn built around a thermal spring – is the epitome of grace and not to be missed.

Step in, sink down and let your worries float away. Here’s how to treat yourself to a spa-worthy bath at home.

Throughout the year, as the seasons change, so to do our bodies. Autumn brings with it the need to address the needs of particular parts of our bodies.

The DHA found in coldwater fish does wonders for the developing child, as well as the mental and ocular health of adults.

While family budgets are tight, should we still be eating organic food? Is it any better for us? Why is conventional food not good enough?

Since antioxidants burst into the public’s awareness, they’ve been regarded as the good guys of nutrition. So what is the latest on antioxidants and how do you get your share?

Why you should watch the temperature of your tea.

If you have chronic joint or back problems or perhaps a recent injury — or you’re just not keen on the more vigorous types of massage — this gentle, underwater modality may be just what you need.

Your cholesterol isn’t the only risk factor involved with heart disease. Find out what else might be putting your heart health in danger.