Susan C. Olmstead

Susan C. Olmstead writes about health and medicine, food, social issues, and culture. Her work has appeared in The Epoch Times, Children's Health Defense's The Defender, Salvo Magazine, and many other publications.

Rejecting the Status Quo: How ‘Good Energy’ Advocates for Bold Health Choices

Dr. Casey Means' unconventional health strategies promise to transform your energy levels and health.

Life & Wellness September 26, 2024
Another Benefit of the Mediterranean Diet: Reduced Risk of COVID-19

Following a Mediterranean-style diet leads to lowered inflammation and a lower risk of contracting COVID-19, a new study ...

Research & Discoveries August 21, 2024
Pollutants Can Harm Gut Health, Lead to Metabolic Disorders

A study in mice shows early-life exposure to a pervasive pollutant can damage the gut microbiome.

Research & Discoveries August 16, 2024
Declining Sense of Purpose in Older Adults May Be Early Sign of Dementia: Study

A decline in sense of purpose and a feeling of stunted personal growth precede cognitive decline in older ...

Research & Discoveries August 15, 2024
Classical Music Can ‘Sync’ the Depressed Brain

Listening to classical orchestral music synchronizes the brain's auditory cortex with its 'rewards circuit,' a promising finding for ...

Depression & Anxiety August 9, 2024
What Exactly Are You Inhaling When You Wear a Face Mask?

Face masks release chemical compounds, and new research shows surgical masks and FFP2s are the worst offenders.

Research & Discoveries August 8, 2024
Dietary Supplements to Ease Restless Legs Syndrome: What’s the Evidence?

Certain supplements may calm the uncomfortable symptoms of restless legs syndrome without the side effects associated with medications.

Research & Discoveries July 27, 2024
Antioxidant Supplement Shows Potential for OCD Treatment

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is emerging as a promising treatment for some adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Research & Discoveries July 16, 2024
Keep It Whole! Processing Wheat Grinds Out Its Nutritional Value

From kernel to loaf, wheat loses nutrients in each step of the refining process, making whole-wheat bread far ...

Food & Nutrition July 4, 2024
Managing Distress Improves Life, Health for People With Type 1 Diabetes

Addressing the emotional burden of living with Type 1 diabetes helps patients improve their mental health and control ...

Diabetes July 3, 2024
Why You Should Eat Small Fish Whole

A study in Japan found that nutrients in small fish bones and organs help protect women against death ...

Research & Discoveries June 29, 2024
Peanuts for Babies? Early Introduction May Prevent Allergies Later: Study

The pendulum has swung in our thinking about peanut allergy, as research piles up showing childhood peanut avoidance ...

Allergies June 24, 2024
Dispelling Morning Sickness Myths–It’s Not What You Might Think

Hyperemesis gravidarum is not psychosomatic, nor is it caused by a hormone that doctors long thought was the ...

Research & Discoveries June 11, 2024
How to Break the Hunger Habit

You can train your brain to resist the lure of tempting foods, Judson Brewer says in his new ...

Food & Nutrition June 3, 2024
Researchers Find That Music Affects How We Eat

Music contributes more than just ambiance to your dining experience; it can influence your eating behavior.

Research & Discoveries May 25, 2024
Active in Middle Age, Healthy in Old Age: New Study

Staying or becoming active in middle age significantly affects quality of life in old age, a large study ...

Aging Well May 16, 2024
Ancient Medicinal Blessed Thistle May Regenerate Injured Nerves

A component in blessed thistle, an herb known to promote digestion, may have the potential to repair damaged ...

Research & Discoveries May 4, 2024
Take Charge of Your Knee Pain With Acupressure

Knee pain from osteoarthritis may be eased by acupressure you can learn to perform at home.

TCM Health Conditions May 3, 2024
White Coffee: Sweeter, Smoother, Supercharged

Even many coffee aficionados may not have heard of white coffee, which tastes nothing like its darker cousin ...

Coffee & Tea May 2, 2024
The Return of Carob—This Time As a Functional Food

High in fiber and minerals and low in fat, carob—hailed as a "health food" in the 1970s—is making ...

Food & Nutrition April 24, 2024
1 in 4 Pregnant Women Not Getting Enough Omega-3 From Diet or Supplements

Although pregnant women should avoid eating certain types of fish because of their high mercury content, they shouldn't ...

Research & Discoveries April 20, 2024
Bell’s Palsy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

A fairly common neurological condition, Bell's palsy typically resolves within a few weeks or months in up to ...

Brain & Neurological Health December 31, 2023
Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Over half of all women and about 12 percent of men will experience at least one UTI in ...

Other Conditions December 10, 2023
Healthy and Delicious Sweet Potato Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Table

This super-nutritious, versatile root vegetable adapts to sweet and savory Thanksgiving recipes.

Food & Nutrition November 21, 2023
Can Hot Yoga Melt Away Your Depression?

People with depression benefitted from hot yoga in a new study. But standard yoga—without the heat—and deep breathing ...

Depression & Anxiety November 13, 2023
Cannellini Bean Recipes for Cozy Fall Dinners

Good-for-you cannellini beans are easy to incorporate in all kinds of dishes. These simple recipes play up their ...

Food & Nutrition October 23, 2023
No, Menopause Weight Gain Isn’t Inevitable

Women's body composition changes during menopause, but this doesn't mean weight gain during this time is unavoidable.

Menopause October 12, 2023