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Thomas Tracey of Swan Valley Herbs talks about how to best use the oregon grape plant for it’s medicinal properties on the herb walk he hosted last Friday morning.

Research has consistently shown that high-fiber diets are linked to significant health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer, as well as improved arthritis symptoms.

From protein to phytoestrogens, soy milk offers health benefits that many plant milks don’t

You could be taking them at the wrong time or eating certain foods that reduce how well your body absorbs them.

Having muscle mass and healthy habits makes a difference in the quality of life in old age.

Grapefruit: Nutrition and Health Benefits Search AdvertisementAdvertisement September 1, 2026/Diet, Food & Fitness/Nutrition

Humans have been drying and eating fruit for thousands of years. To illustrate just how long: researchers have discovered wall paintings from the Mesopotamian era depicting dried fruit. This practice also has deep roots in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, where early civilizations likely dried fruit in the sun to extend its shelf life.…

6 Health Benefits of Lemon Juice Search AdvertisementAdvertisement August 12, 2026/Diet, Food & Fitness/Nutrition

Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn’t unheard of – tobacco has been used as a herbal medicine in the past. But now, in the age of genetic engineering, tobacco may well be the future of pharmaceutical production on Earth and…

August 3, 2026 ByJulie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter