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The Paleolithic (Paleo) diet is based on a simple premise: Did cavemen eat it? If not, we shouldn’t either. Put another way, the Paleo diet consists of foods that our ancestors hunted, fished or gathered in the pre-agricultural era—animal proteins (meat, fish and some poultry), vegetables, berries, ...

Springtime allergies affect an estimated 35 million Americans, with the main trigger being pollen—tiny grains released into the air by trees, grasses and other plants. When pollen gets into the nose of someone who’s allergic to it, their immune system kicks into high gear by releasing antibodies to ...

When scientists launched the Human Genome Project back in 1990, they hoped, among other things, to crack the mystery behind the genetic origins of disease. And, they succeeded… sort of. As it turns out, the more we learn about how genes influence our health, the less we really know. And for all the ...

Researchers in Iran have found that the combination of three antioxidant nutrients—vitamins C and E and astaxanthin—can improve memory deficits caused by consuming a high-fat diet. Eating a diet high in fat can cause oxidative stress and metabolic disorders, resulting in damage to neurons and interf...

Auricular acupressure reduces post-operative pain in subjects with osteoarthritis after total knee replacement, according to a study published in July 2013. Postoperative pain has a significant effect on patient recovery. In a national survey of U.S. adults who had undergone a recent surgical proced...