Health

The body is the physical structure of humans, which consists of body parts (head, neck, arms, legs, and torso) and organ systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous). The human body is affected by a variety of factors, including nutrition, the environment, exercise, stress, disease, and genetics. Over time, the human body ages, increasing the risk of certain age-related conditions and diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Certain supplements and foods, particularly those rich in antioxidants, can help protect the body from harmful free radicals in the environment and decrease the risk of disease.

Here are six of the best nutrition heroes for women, with great-tasting recipes to match. To reap their benefits, include two to three servings of each of these foods in your weekly meal plan.

When life gives you lemons, you make … Orgain—at least if you’re Andrew Abraham. After being diagnosed with muscle cancer 10 years ago (he’s now in remission), this family physician who practices in Irvine, Calif., looked for a meal-replacement drink to meet his daily nutritional needs. After finding a lot of synthetic, overly processed ingredients in these products, Abraham and his wife created their own drink, and since there was an obvious hole in the category, decided to make their product available to everyone.

Eating enough whole grains can help maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol, and help reduce risk for conditions

Your secret weapon to weight loss could simply be upping your intake of two important
supplements, calcium and vitamin D, according to a new study
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

How to best feed and care for your one-and-only brain? Try these tips from Martha Howard, MD, of ChicagoHealers.com.

Scientists believe many cancers could be thwarted by basic but often overlooked wellness strategies. Heed these

Industrial farms feed healthy animals 70 percent of all antibiotics in the U.S. … here’s what you can do to avoid them.

The CLA in organic milk carries cardiovascular benefits.