New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing ...

Swelling in the knee can reduce mobility and cause pain. To quickly ease the swelling, a person can try resting, applying ice, elevating the knee, anti-inflammatory medications, massages, and gentle ...

The history of the ‘carbon footprint’ is a complicated one. The term itself refers to the total carbon emissions of all your everyday activities – your drive to work, the food you eat, how you heat ...

Certain health conditions, diet, and genetics can cause high levels of uric acid. Avoiding alcohol and limiting some foods and beverages may help lower levels. Uric acid is a natural waste product ...

Physical activity can relieve stress and may also improve anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts think it does this by both promoting resilience and giving a person a break from their stress, ...

Plants can be hard to digest because they contain antinutrients. A few well-studied antinutrients include lectins, phyate, and tannins. Read along to find out how to remove some antinutrients in foods ...