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...
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...
A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According to the researchers, that’s about the same weight as a throw-away plastic spoon. The...
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...
