March 2024 marks a milestone of sorts: It’s the fourth anniversary of the start of America’s unprecedented pandemic lockdowns. The anniversary is a good time to reflect on the status of your own health and whether or not you’re prepared for the next...
High protein diets have become popular in the athletic and weight loss spheres in recent decades. But is loading-up on protein effective or safe over the long term? According to recent studies, the answer is a firm “no” on both counts. A 2022...
According to findings published in the January 2024 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition taking a multivitamin can help prevent memory loss and slow cognitive aging among older adults. The authors of the study noted the benefit was...
Modern technology provides us with convenience and entertainment, but it comes at a cost. That cost is exposure to electromagnetic fields, also known as EMFs. Wikipedia innocuously describes EMFs as “a mathematical representation of the influences on and due to...
Low bone density is a health concern usually relegated to the realm of the middle-aged and elderly. Doctors are unlikely to discuss it with younger patients, unless there’s some related health concern; and coverage in magazines is limited to publications for the...
Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle East, and in parts of Africa. The herb’s scientific name is Withania somnifera. The herb is an...