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Autophagy is a normal physiological process in the body that deals with the destruction of cells in the body. It's your body's way of removing damaged cells and replacing them with new ones. Here's why it's crucial for health.

Dr. Jonny Bowden gives us the download on the latest buzzwords making their way through health circles.

The nutrition myth buster Jonny Bowden weighs in on whether there is any truth to the concept of eating for your DNA.

The mitochondria are energy powerhouses. Here's everything you need to know about them

The clean-eating movement is getting a bad rap in some circles, especially online, for being associated with disordered eating. Here’s what our resident nutritionist and columnist Jonny Bowden thinks about the negative press.

What the difference between CBD oil and marijuana? Lots, actually. Jonny Bowden separates fact from fiction on this buzzed-about trend.

In study after study, certain lifestyle behaviors rise to the top of the list of commonalities among the longest-living people.

Eating foods you can hunt, fish, gather and pluck makes more sense than a diet high in processed foods.

"Restorative” emotions – forgiveness, love, acceptance, gratitude – have a measurable effect on your physiology such as calming stress and lowering blood pressure. Here's how to harness that power.

How meditation and a calm, grateful heart make all the difference when it comes to your health.

Dr. Jonny Bowden shares his take on the ubiquitous (and pricy) beverage du jour.

How healthy is this white-hot health trend?

Dr. Jonny Bowden tackles the latest in medical trends, including shifting opinion on the benefits of drinking and over-the-counter heartburn medication.

Dr. Jonny Bowden delves into the headline-grabbing topics of alternative dentistry and the healing properties of mushrooms.

Yes, insect protein really is a "thing." Here's what you need to know.

Vegetarians now have another omega-3 option besides flaxseed and hemp. Ahiflower oil, which comes from a flowering plant primarily grown in the UK, is hitting the supplement market. Here's what you need to know.

Stand up for your health! Sitting for hours on end can do damage to your metabolism. But, how much is too much?

Scientists across the world are tweaking plant genes to make them heartier and more resistant to pests. Just how does this process differ from genetically modifying organisms?

Find out why MCT oil is trending, and how it differs from other heart-healthy oils on the market.

Legend has it that Italian bon vivant and adventurer Giacomo Casanova ate 50 oysters every morning for breakfast. Did he know something you don't?

A new diet from across the pond is apparently responsible for Adele's recent weight loss.

New research shows this beloved berry may be more than a superfood.

Try these blood tests and body measurements to get a more accurate reading of your overall health.

The MIND diet is a list of 10 food groups that have been associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.