Though the health benefits of probiotics are now widely accepted, the use of probiotics for infants is still being debated—at least by medical “authorities.” Forty years ago probiotics were relegated to the status of snake oil by the medical...
If you’re one of the 41 percent of Americans who make a New Year’s resolution, you probably know that such resolutions are often difficult to keep. Especially health-related goals. But they don’t all need to be difficult. In fact, there’s one...
Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking a daily vitamin/mineral supplement will add a degree of protection. New research—referred to as the COSMOS Mind study—determined that...
People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working in laboratories appreciate pomegranates for the myriad of compounds they contain, and the wide...
Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering plant (Curcuma longa) that is part of the ginger family. Both turmeric and the curcumin derived...
In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed foods speeds up clogging of the arteries and leads to an increase in heart attacks. Unfortunately the findings went...
