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How to build a healthy immune system How to build a healthy immune system We’d love to tell you there’s a magic bullet for building an immune system that scares all germs away, but like most things when it comes to building whole-body health, sadly, there’s no such thing. But...

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “cardiovascular health?” Most people think “heart health,” and in its simplest definition that’s true. But cardiovascular health is more than just heart health—it’s your link to total body health. Every single step you take to care for your heart and...

Key Takeaways: Cocoa flavanols are bioactive compounds found in the cacao plant. Rigorous research demonstrates that, when consumed, cocoa flavanols can improve blood vessel function, which supports healthy blood flow and brain and heart health. Thanks to cocoa flavanols’ proven impact on your body’s nitric oxide levels, every single organ,...

Antioxidant is a general term for any compound that can counteract unstable molecules called free radicals that damage DNA, cell membranes and other parts of cells. Antioxidants are a natural “off switch” for[AD2] free radicals—and it’s important to get an adequate supply of them since free radicals are so pervasive...