When people can’t fall asleep they typically reach for an over-the-counter sleep medication, or alcohol. In more severe cases they obtain a prescription for sleeping medication. The problem with all these choices is they may help you fall asleep, but they seldom...
Vitamin C was one of the first vitamins discovered and named—over 100 years ago—and today it is the most supplemented vitamin in the world. There are good reasons for the popularity: 100 years of research has proven it is critical for all aspects of...
Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says “iodized salt” on it? It says this because the essential trace mineral iodine has been added to the salt during the packaging process. Many governments of the world started adding iodine...
Conducting breathing exercises for just five minutes per day lowers blood pressure as well as—and in some cases, more than—aerobic exercise or medication, a new U.S. study has found. The research, conducted at University of Colorado at Boulder also found...
A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of their lower limbs. Nitrates are found mostly in vegetables, and in smaller quantities in meat and some fruit. The...
January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail—and not just because of lack of determination. Busy schedules, family obligations and complicated diet plans can play havoc on even the most dedicated goal-setter. The...
