Wikipedia asserts there is “no or litttle evidence” proving Omega-3 fatty acids confer any health benefit. “Evidence” to Wikipedia means multi-million dollar pharmaceutical-funded studies done in the same manner that are applied to new drugs...
A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response—at least for a short period of time. Studies show that intense and long-duration workouts can reduce the...
Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants that are native to North America. Consumers of echinacea believe that the supplement boosts the immune system and can reduce symptoms of infections and other illnesses, including the common cold. In previous in...
In 2020 the Zurich-based insurance company Swiss Re—the largest insurer in the world based on policies issued—posited the question, “Is sleep the new blood pressure?” Insurance companies must know leading risk factors if they’re going to...
Vitamin K was able to offset oxidative stress in vascular muscles and ultimately increase energy, according to a new study from The Netherlands. The study was conducted at the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Maastricht University, and was presented at the second...
A review of dozens of studies shows that Omega-3 fatty acids have a positive effect on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging. Research on telomeres has exploded in recent years as scientists have demonstrated how telomere length can be...
