Your Genetic Destiny

How to take control through diet and lifestyle

Mitchell L. Gaynor M.D.

Is Picky Eating a Sign of Mental Illness in Kids?

Certain habits increase the risk for depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

How to Focus Better

After a night of poor sleep, do you find it harder to concentrate?

9 Cancer-Fighting Foods and Beverages

Find out how nutrition disarms cancer cells at the level of DNA.

For Depression: Mindfulness Therapy Works as Well as Drugs

Mindfulness therapy may offer you relief—without any unwanted side effects.

8 Ways to Banish Fatigue (and Boost Energy) for Good

Have you been feeling tired a lot lately? Find out what the reasons may be and what you can do about it.

Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk for Depression in Men

Not only can sleep apnea raise your risk for heart problems, excessive daytime fatigue, and liver issues, but a new study finds that it also doubles the risk for depression in men between the ages of 35 and 83.

Skin Cancer Prevention

Learn some essential tips to prevent skin cancer.

What’s Bugging You?

A poor diet can disrupt the balance of our gut microbiome and lead to not only digestive health problems but also mood and behavioral disturbances.

Epigenetics and Memory

Want to increase your cognitive function? Eating the right foods can boost your brain power.

An Avocado A Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol at Bay

New research from Penn State University has found that eating one avocado a day may help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol.

How Stress Changes Your Genes

Anxiety negatively affects your genes—so here's how to keep it up under control.

Genes, Depression, and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are complex psychiatric conditions that can negatively impact your life. Consume nutrients that turn on genes that will uplift your mood.

Diet and Depression

Are you trying to beat the blues? Stave off depression with foods that bolster your mood.

Foods, Toxins, and ADHD

Certain foods and toxins have been associated with worsening ADHD symptoms; there are, however, things you can do to minimize this effect.