Eating healthy takes planning and preparation, especially if you are trying to implement new habits. It’s easy to let those habits slip when you’re crunched for time or away from home. Protein shakes make it easy to get the nutrition you need, without any cooking or complicated meal prep.

Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin are involved in early eye development and support healthy vision throughout life. Recent research indicates that lutein may also play a role in brain development and help support children’s cognitive function.

Functional mushrooms have been a part of traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Today, they are popping up in coffee, tea, and tinctures, as modern research is beginning to shed light on their unique health benefits. Find out what functional mushrooms can do for you.

Protein has long been popular with the fitness crowd, but it's not just important for athletic types. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, or maintain mobility as you age, eating more protein can help. Here are three ways that protein supports your health and fitness goals.

Taking care of your prostate health is important, especially as you age. One way to do this is by eating a prostate-healthy diet with foods rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other natural compounds that support prostate health. Here are some of the best foods for a healthy prostate.

We’ve all experienced occasional digestive troubles. Common complaints such as gas, heartburn, or constipation are usually temporary. But if these things are happening all the time, it’s a sign your digestive health is out of balance. This can have wide-ranging effects on your overall health.

Vitamin D is the only vitamin that comes primarily from sunlight, rather than food. This might seem like an easy prescription for kids. Yet low vitamin D status in children is a growing concern worldwide. Here’s how to make sure your kids are getting enough vitamin D.

As the kids head back to school to mingle with other kids, many parents are understandably thinking about how to support their kids’ immune systems. Here are some good strategies for helping kids stay healthy this fall.

The coffee trend isn’t going anywhere, but a variety of healthy coffee alternatives are also becoming popular in the wellness community. Made from herbs, teas, and superfoods, these warming drinks are not just comforting, but come with some extra health benefits, too.

Summer vacation is all about breaking out of your normal routine, but that doesn’t mean you have to let go of your exercising habits. It just means you get to explore new, creative ways to stay active, wherever you might be. Here are 5 fun ways to have an active summer vacation.

Traveling should be fun, but it can also be hard on the body. The sudden disruption in your routine and exposure to new environments, new foods, and new time zones can create all kinds of challenges for your digestion, immunity, sleep, and more. Pack these supplements to help you stay well while you travel.

How do you bring out your natural beauty? It starts with taking good care of your body. When you look fresh and vibrant on the outside, that’s usually a sign that you’re healthy on the inside. Here are some of the most important nutrients your body needs to maintain healthy, beautiful hair, skin, and nails.

It’s normal to feel a little sluggish and heavy after a long winter. A gentle spring cleanse can help your body release stored toxins, clear out waste, and allow your detox organs and digestive system to rest and recover so that they can work more efficiently for you. 

If you’ve ever experienced jet lag, or had trouble adjusting to daylight savings, you know what it feels like when your circadian rhythms are disrupted. You may have trouble waking up or falling asleep at the right time. You might feel tired and foggy-headed during the day and have food cravings at night.

If you persistently have trouble sleeping, it’s important to identify the root cause. Sleep loss is a pretty common problem, and the reasons for it are mostly common, too. Here are 5 of the most likely reasons you're not sleeping well, and how you can get your sleep back on track.

Zinc is a micro mineral with macro importance for the human body. Low levels of zinc can weaken the immune system, delay children’s growth and development, and impact male reproductive health. Here are the top reasons to make sure you get enough zinc at every stage of life.

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of those nutrients that everyone needs, yet few of us get enough of. Your body uses them to build healthy cell membranes, regulate inflammation, and support healthy heart, brain, and eye function. Here are 5 good reasons to make sure you get your omega-3s. 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, accounting for 1 in 4 deaths every year. It's also preventable, but since it doesn't always have obvious symptoms, you may not know where your heart health stands until you check. Here are 3 simple ways you can check your own heart health.

You know that exercising your body is important if you want to stay in shape. But did you know that brain fitness is just as important, especially as you age? Studies show that adults who stay physically, socially, and mentally active throughout life maintain better cognitive function in their later years.