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Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Life
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size. Some are produced intentionally for use in products, while others form as larger plastics break down. These particles have been detected in drinking water, food packaging, synthetic fabrics,...
A single serving increase of fruit and veggies each day is enough to boost mental health
Depression has emerged as one of the most widespread and debilitating public health issues in the United States. According to The Global Statistics website, in 2025 over 13% of the U.S. population is affected by depression to some extent. This represents a whopping...
The Truth About Detox: What Works and What’s a Waste
Detox has become a buzzword tied to teas, juice fasts, powders, and programs that promise dramatic results in just a few days. These products often focus on restriction: cutting out entire food groups, drastically lowering calories, or forcing the body into a cleanse....
Tired All the Time? You May Be Missing These Key Nutrients
Many people move through their days feeling drained, even after a full night of sleep. Morning sluggishness, afternoon brain fog, and an overall lack of stamina have become so common that they are often dismissed as normal. Coffee or sugar may provide a temporary...
What to Look for in a High-Quality Supplement
Walk into any store or search online and you’ll find shelves lined with supplements that promise energy, focus, or long-term health. The variety can be overwhelming, and not all options deliver what they claim. Many products are built with low-grade ingredients,...
Do they know something you don’t? Why magnesium is the most popular supplement in Germany
A new German survey, sponsored by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, found that magnesium was the most consumed individual nutritional supplement in that country. The finding is interesting since it is a different "top choice" compared to...
Resveratrol is great for the heart and brain, but new study shows why red wine is not the way to get it
For decades now many health-conscious people have included a glass or two of red wine in the evening as part of their "supplement" regimen. This is done in the hope the nutrients in the red wine are providing some protection against heart disease and cognitive...
Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year
When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor sleep habits had brains that looked older than their actual age. Study subjects with the worst sleep patterns had brains...
“Beauty sleep” is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep
Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study documented how a single disruptive night could compromise the immune system. But what most people don't realize is the...
Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline
As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around the world. It is also diminishing the quality of life of the millions of people who suffer from...
Microbiome importance: Study links poor gut health to stunted growth in children
For almost a century health-conscious parents have provided vitamin and mineral supplements to their children to ensure healthy development; however, if a new study is any indication, parents may soon consider probiotics the most important supplement. According to the...
Researchers at world’s largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementation can reduce respiratory infection by 50%
Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused on children and adolescents, corroborates numerous other studies highlighting the immune benefits of Vitamin C....