Developing a health care regimen for overall health and well-being may include getting additional nutrients. Supplements can be a helpful tool for men with vitamin, mineral or other nutritional deficiencies. With regular health care, eating healthy, exercising moderately and living responsibly, men can improve their quality of life.

A woman’s health journey is a lifelong adventure marked by distinct phases, each with its own set of nutritional needs. Nutrition is vital for women at every stage of life, from adolescence to post-menopause.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Here are some steps that may be taken to help reduce risks and promote cardiovascular health.

Weight loss is often daunting and tedious for patients, but supporting their nutrition throughout their journey can help them feel better along the way and avoid common pitfalls that might derail their determination.

It is here again - cold and flu season. There’s always some confusion between having a cold or the flu. Both are contagious and viral-based, but symptoms and severity can be quite different.

Beginning at the earliest stages of pregnancy and into young adulthood, nutrition is the cornerstone of a child’s overall growth, development, and well-being. Proper nutrients fuel the body's rapid growth, bolster cognitive functions, and strengthen the immune system. Fostering healthy lifestyle habits can help a child develop into a healthy young adult.

An object in motion tends to stay in motion and this is especially true for the human body. Staying active can enhance brain function, facilitate weight management, lower disease susceptibility, fortify bones and muscles, improve sleep and mood and enhance overall functionality and daily performance.

Compared to women, men tend to pay less attention to their physical, emotional and mental health. Some men even consider managing stress, getting adequate sleep, regular checkups, exercise and eating healthy foods too complex or time-consuming; however, all are essential to achieving and maintaining optimal health.

n addition to air, water, food and shelter, sleep is a basic human need. It’s also the most underrated form of self-care. Poor lifestyle choices, chronic illness and a culture that values productivity over health have led to an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans with sleep disorders.1 The CDC estimates that 30 percent or more of the U.S. population gets less than six hours of beneficial sleep at night.

Modern medicine recently began discovering the many links between the health of the digestive tract and the overall well-being of the whole person. Researchers now realize a healthy and balanced digestive tract contributes to emotional well-being, healthy sleep cycles, immune system and hormone balance, healthy metabolism and weight, as well as the body’s ability to absorb nutrients that support all aspects of life.