You may be able to reduce your symptoms by taking steps to avoid or minimize exposure to the allergens that affect you the most.  Click here for some practical tips to help you steer clear of pollen and mold:

Nut flours are a great way to pack nutrition into muffins, waffles, breads, and more. New studies shows that pecan meal may be especially helpful in boosting heart-healthy antioxidants.

More research is needed to confirm a connection between blood sugar control and vitamin D levels. But in a study, people with type 2 diabetes had better success in lowering their blood sugar when they followed a diet that included extra vitamin D.

Think outside the sports-drink bottle when you’re looking for a workout beverage. New research puts the “gives you an edge” spotlight on this vegetable drink: beet juice. In a small study, people who drank the red juice daily for 6 days needed much less oxygen during a treadmill exercise test. Translation: Exercise actually felt easier [...]

You just might live longer if you satisfy your sweet tooth with chewy, gooey figs.  Why? Because figs are loaded with potassium.  In a recent study of people over age 55, those who reported a potassium-rich diet had a lower risk of dying over the next 5 years.

Even modest weight loss helps reduce blood pressure in real-world practice, researchers affirmed in an observational study.