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Mushrooms have been celebrated for thousands of years for their medicinal properties and as readily available sources of nutrition. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes — each possessing unique characteristics and benefits.

Among the many types of mushrooms, a particular variety stands out for its impressive health benefits: the maitake mushroom.

Vitamin E is an important nutrient that’s responsible for various bodily functions. It is naturally occurring in some foods like nuts, seeds, and some vegetables, but can also be found in multivitamins or as a standalone formula.

Read on to discover the amazing benefits of vitamin E, signs of deficiency, and how to incorporate it into your diet.

From extended periods spent sitting on a chair to lazing around on weekends, the modern lifestyle can be quite sedentary. We all know the dangers of consistent inactivity and why it’s important to maintain some sort of physical exercise.

But when you have a desk job that requires you to spend at least eight hours a day sitting down, that’s easier said than done. Sitting for extended periods has many dangers so here are twelve ways to help you stay active when your daily routine restricts regular movement.

One of the easiest ways to support a healthy heart is by making sure you are getting enough of the nutrients that are essential for keeping heart disease at bay.

And the best part? You don't have to wait until you're diagnosised with heart disease to get started!

Eleuthero is a woody shrub that is native to Northeast Asia. It is often referred to as Siberian ginseng even though it is a distant relative of ginseng or Panax plants. It is sometimes called devil’s bush, devil’s shrub, touch-me-not, or wild pepper.

Evidence has shown that eleuthero began being used in alternative and traditional medicines as an herbal remedy some 2,000 years ago.

With every beat, the heart pumps blood around your body so that oxygen and nutrients are distributed throughout your system. You need to keep your heart healthy, so it will continue to efficiently pump blood and maintain bodily functions.

To prevent possible heart problems, here are five simple steps to a healthier heart.

Taking control of men's health involves many factors: proper diet, the right amount of sleep, drinking water, exercise, and many others. You can make resolutions and promises that you will change all of these things today and go on a health kick, but it is often easier said than done.

We’ve put together a list of the five best supplements that men should integrate into their daily routines to guarantee overall health.

The humble mushroom has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years and is becoming more popular in the West. Years of scientific research have demonstrated their many health advantages—they are undoubtedly a superfood that can positively impact your health.

In this article, we take a deep dive into six of the healthiest and best-tasting mushrooms you should be taking right now.

While summer fun is…FUN, often it can lead to a relaxed diet. Or at least, you may pay less attention to what you eat because IT’S SUMMER. And a diet of burgers, chips, and soda is totally nutritional, isn’t it? Plus, carbs don’t count in the summer, right? If only! Good news is, eating healthy doesn’t have to dampen your summer fun. The key is planning out snacks and making them fun and easy!