Osteoporosis and low bone mineral density affects millions of Americans. The majority of adults don’t get enough daily exercise and have insufficient intake of vitamin D and calcium. Many people are aware that vitamin D, calcium and exercise are essential for good bone health. However, many people are less likely to know that dietary insufficiencies… Read more »
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Aging and Brain Health
Aging and brain health go hand in hand. Today, millions of Americans are experiencing longer lives than ever before. In fact, the percentage of Americans age 65 and older has more than tripled in the last 100 years, and now represents 13 percent of the population. There has been a shift from that of medically… Read more »
The Anti-Aging Benefits of Whey Protein
Despite its reputation as a supplement just for bodybuilders, whey protein has many health benefits that extend beyond its use in the fitness world. Not only is whey protein helpful with weight management and muscle growth, but it has also recently been found to reduce some of the effects of aging. Research suggests that roughly… Read more »
Best Foods to Beat Allergies
If you’re suffering from seasonal allergies, chances are you’ve tried your fair share of over the counter and prescription medications in an attempt to find relief. But no one likes walking around feeling like their head is disconnected from their body, as is often the case with those solutions. There is something else you can… Read more »
The Impact of Stress on Seasonal Allergies
It’s been a stressful year to say the very least. Unfortunately, all that stress can have a negative impact on your seasonal allergies. According to a recent study published in the journal, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, researchers found an association between higher perceived stress levels and allergy flare-ups. Allergies occur when your immune… Read more »
Nourish Your Skin with Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential to nourish and maintain healthy looking skin. The antioxidant properties in vitamin C help prevent free-radicals from breaking down collagen and can even reverse DNA damage from sunburn. Damage to collagen and DNA are two significant factors in the aging of skin. While the collagen boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits of vitamin… Read more »
Common Digestive Difficulties in Women
Do you suffer from bloating, heartburn, gas or stomach pain? Everyone experiences these digestive difficulties occasionally, some more frequently than others especially if you’re a woman. These common gastrointestinal conditions and others affect both men and women, but some are more common among just women. Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that causes… Read more »
Reading Before Bed Improves Sleep
According to a recent study, reading for six minutes before bed can help you sleep better. That’s right – just six minutes with a good book can improve your sleep quality. How? Scientists believe that reading is the best way to help you relax before bed because immersing yourself into another world takes your mind off of… Read more »
Late Night Snacking and Brain Health
There is substantial evidence already linking late night snacking with an increased risk of obesity and type 2 Diabetes. However, a team of researchers from the University of California has found that those snack attacks can affect brain health as well. The circadian rhythm of our bodies influences when we sleep, wake up, eat meals… Read more »
Five Stages of Sleep
Sleep scientists estimate that most people should experience five sleep cycles per night, and, during these cycles, our bodies will move through different stages of NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. In order to get good, restorative sleep, we need to accomplish all five stages of sleep throughout the night. Certain sleep… Read more »