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If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...

Lifting weights can eventually produce joint pain. The wear and tear of repping with heavy weights takes a toll, but two...

Hydroxycitric acid is an extract from the Garcinia cambogia fruit, and it’s been touted as a fat-loss aid. Researchers tested it...

While creatine has been the supplement of choice for supercharging muscle energetics, ribose appears to be a close second. It has...

Vinegar may boost fat burning. Obese people who got one to two tablespoons of vinegar a day burned significantly more bodyfat...

Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonoid found mostly in fruits and vegetables. Research suggests that it may be helpful in reducing allergies,...

When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...

Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...

A cell’s mitochondria are its energy factory. So anything you can do or take to improve those powerhouses can give you...

It’s no secret that cardiovascular disease is a big—if not the biggest—health problem. Upping your vitamin D intake can help. According...

Lots of studies have demonstrated the health benefits of chocolate, and new research suggests it’s good for you. Women who got...

• Fish oil has demonstrated myriad health benefits, and another has just been added: eye health. Omega-3 fats can help prevent...

Most bodybuilders know that cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause your body to devour its own muscle for energy....

Have you been feeling lethargic lately? Check your saturated-fat intake. A recent study out of Great Britain reports that rats given...

• Fiber in excess may reduce calcium absorption. If you take in more than about 25 grams of fiber a day,...