Many gorillas in zoos are overweight and dying of heart disease in their twenties and thirties when they could live to be twice that age.
Here's an interesting fact: Italians and Spaniards live nearly two years longer, on average, than people who live in England.
Recent studies have found that chocolate very well may have significant health benefits.
If you get bad leg cramps, it could be a sign of serious heart disease.
Reading ads for antioxidant supplements, you'd think you'd found the fountain of youth. What are antioxidants and how do they work?
Snoring can be a red flag for diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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Everyone knows that garlic is good for you. It lowers cholesterol, prevents cancer and heart disease, and even makes mosquito bites stop itching...right?
We all indulge in fried foods once in a while, so scientists are trying to find a way to help combat bad cholesterol.
You may have heard of a recent study claiming that eating a low fat diet does nothing to prevent heart disease and cancer.