What to know about simple and complex carbs

People digest simple carbs faster than complex ones, and both types provide the body with its energy.

How to boost serotonin and improve mood

Foods that contain tryptophan can help the body produce serotonin, which may improve mood. Here, we look at eight foods that boost serotonin, including salmon, eggs, spinach, and seeds.

What is the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol?

The body needs cholesterol, but too much bad cholesterol can be harmful and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In this article, learn about the difference between HDL and LDL — “good” and “bad” — cholesterol, as well as how they are measured.

What you need to know about tocotrienols

Tocotrienols are a type of vitamin E nutrients. Learn where to find them in foods, and what the difference between them and vitamin E generally is, here.

What is cholesterol ratio and why is it important?

In this article, learn about the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol. How do they affect the body?

Cinnamon: Could this popular spice make us better learners?

A sprinkle of cinnamon on your breakfast could be the difference between being a good learner or a bad learner, mouse study concludes.

In the severely obese, vitamin D deficiency contributes to poor mobility

Among severely obese people, vitamin D may make the difference between an active and a more sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical…

Vitamin D Levels Low In African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis

African-Americans who have multiple sclerosis (MS) have lower vitamin D levels than African-Americans who don’t have the disease, according to a study published in the May 24, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. However, most of the difference in vitamin D levels was due to differences in climate and geography…