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...
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 was 42% in the U.S.—more than double the risk reported by older studies. The researchers involved in the study utilized data from the ongoing...
Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted on people with preexisting heart failure, found increasing plasma Omega-3 levels by either diet or...
When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you’re not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or Africa. The potent nutrients in plants found in remote places around the world are often featured in...
Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups. Another study took the stats a step further and pinpointed age 40 as the exact age when Americans are getting the least amount of...
A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. “Holiday season” typically refers to the roughly six-week period between Thanksgiving and the first week after New...
