Health

Among leafy green powerhouses, spinach packs a wallop

Stories about spinach often reference Popeye, the sailor who gobbled it by the can to gain immense strength. But if you need to bring a cartoon character into a conversation about healthy eating, consider the Hulk.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease.

Oncology & Cancer

Eating spinach could protect against colon cancer

A new study from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) suggests eating spinach could prevent colon cancer. And now, building on previous work, researchers are closer to understanding exactly how ...

Health

A tasty and nutritious way to prepare fish

(HealthDay)—Want to get more fish in your diet with a lot more flavor? This two-step technique yields a crispy outside and flaky fish within.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Spinach extract improves athletic performance, study shows

According to a study conducted by a group of international researchers, including experts from Freie Universität Berlin, a chemical extract from spinach plants can be used to boost the performance of competitive athletes. ...

Health

Getting zesty with citrus fruits

(HealthDay)—Want to be part of the movement to limit food waste of all kinds? One tasty way is to get the most from all your citrus fruits by using the zest, the brightly colored top layer of peel.

Health

How to make a powerhouse smoothie

(HealthDay)—Smoothies make for a fast and filling breakfast or snack, but the bloom is off the rose when it comes to their health profile. Turns out that many store-bought smoothies are hidden havens for a crazy amount ...

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