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Ice fountain of youth? One week of cold plunges slows down aging at cellular level, study finds
Cold plunges---also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion---have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid in swelling reduction, lowering stress, reducing inflammation, improving muscle recovery after strenuous...
5 Signs You Might Need a Nutritional Supplement (And How to Choose the Right One)
Maintaining good health starts with the basics—eating well, staying active, and getting enough rest. But even with the best intentions, many people still find themselves feeling run-down, struggling with nagging health issues, or just not feeling their best. That’s...
How Natural Supplements Can Help with Muscle Recovery
Muscle recovery is just as important as the workout itself. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or doing high-intensity training, your muscles need time and the right support to repair, rebuild, and grow stronger. Without proper recovery, you risk prolonged...
How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system
You've probably thought of insomnia as a minor annoyance that just leaves you tired and less productive the next day. But according to a new study, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Getting poor sleep also disrupts healthy immune function---and that disruption can...
Study identifies best fiber supplement for the 94% of Americans who aren’t getting enough dietary fiber
According to a 2021 study, 94% of Americans don't consume enough fiber. Considering the popularity of low-carb diets today, this statistic isn't surprising; after all, fiber comes from carbohydrates. It doesn't come from protein and fat. What does come as a surprise...
Debunking Common Myths About Supplements and Nutrition
In today’s world, there’s no shortage of advice when it comes to health and nutrition. From social media influencers to trendy diets, it seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldn’t put in your body—especially when it comes to supplements. With...
What Happens to Your Body When You Get the Right Nutrients
Your body is like a machine, and nutrients are the fuel that keeps it running smoothly. Every cell, tissue, and organ relies on the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients to function at its best. But what actually happens when your body...
Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplastics exposure is a primary culprit
In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This concern is not justified, though, because human studies have proven that the isoflavones in soy---commonly classified as...
Eating fish makes children friendlier: Researchers say it’s the Omega-3, iodine and selenium content
If you want to make your children happier and more socially adjusted, feed them fish; if they don't like fish, provide them with the nutrients that you find in fish. That's the conclusion drawn from a new UK study published in March in the European Journal of...
Do You Really Need Supplements if You Eat Healthy? 
If you’re eating a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, you might wonder—do I really need supplements? It’s a fair question and one that many health-conscious people ask. After all, isn’t food supposed to provide all the...
Whole Food vs. Synthetic Supplements: What’s the Real Difference?
When it comes to supplements, the options can feel overwhelming. You’ve likely seen bottles labeled with bold claims promising better energy, stronger immunity, or improved focus. But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s actually inside those capsules? The truth is,...
If you’re avoiding soy because you’re afraid of the “estrogen effect,” this study is for you
Soy intake in Asian countries is about five times higher than in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is because of culture. Japanese monks don't sit in their temples chomping down hamburgers; and cowboys in Texas don't sit around the campfire eating tofu. But a...