By Dr. Mercola Obesity is characterized not only by excess fat near the surface of your body, but also excess fat in and around your internal organs. Sometimes excess fat accumulates in the liver and can lead to inflammation and scarring, which is a serious condition called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)....

By Dr. Mercola Optimal health is one of my passions and nutrition is one of the best tools I know of on how to achieve it. But the key to getting healthy organic vegetables, of course, is the health of the soil in which it’s grown. Research scientist Dr. Elaine...

By Dr. Mercola Sleep is such an important part of your overall wellness that no amount of healthful food and exercise can counteract the ill effects of poor sleeping habits. Researchers have linked poor sleep to a number of health ailments, from short-term memory loss and behavioral problems, to weight...

By Dr. Mercola Air pollution and chemicals found in common household- and personal care goods are major sources of exposure that can lead to an accumulation of toxins in your body. Recent news articles have highlighted a number of sources of such toxic exposures, as well as new research linking...

By Dr. Mercola Carole Baggerly is the founder director of GrassrootsHealth. Her organization’s mission is to increase awareness about vitamin D and the crucial role it plays in many aspects of your health. Carole is on the cutting edge of vitamin D research, with her finger on the pulse of...

Statin Nation from 29billion on Vimeo.By Dr. Mercola There’s serious confusion about cholesterol; whether high cholesterol levels are responsible for heart disease, and whether statins — which are cholesterol drugs — are really the appropriate solution to reduce heart disease risk. The documentary above, Statin Nation — The Great Cholesterol...

By Dr. Mercola Many people needlessly shun raw nuts from their diet, believing their fat content contributes to weight gain. A new study once again puts this myth to rest, showing instead that eating nuts doesn’t lead to weight gain and may actually help you to slim down. Eating Nuts...

By Dr. Mercola In the US, close to one in four Americans receive no paid vacation or holidays, leading to a country known as the “no-vacation nation.”1 In contrast, countries like Australia and Japan require at least four weeks of paid time off for workers – and some, like France,...

By Dr. Mercola One in four teens has misused a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime, according to new survey results from the partnership at Drugfree.org and the MetLife Foundation.1 This represents a 33 percent increase in the past five years! Among one of the most commonly abused...

By Dr. Mercola Do you crack or “pop” your knuckles? Some believe it may cause, or worsen, joint conditions such as arthritis. However, according to the featured research,1, 2 knuckle-cracking does not appear to be a risk factor for osteoporosis in that joint. About one in five adults, or nearly...

By Dr. Mercola Spring is naturally a season of new beginnings, making it an ideal time to make healthful changes to your lifestyle. Your diet is a prime place to start, as about 80 percent of your ability to reduce excess body fat is determined by what you eat. But...