When it comes to the question, “Why are some people able to live past the age of 100?” there is plenty of debate. Vegetarians argue for eliminating meat from the diet completely. Advocates of the Ketogenic diet urge cutting carbs in favor of fat. Followers...
Rhodiola is a genus of perennial plants that grow in high-altitude and other cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Rhodiola species are often called “stonecrops” due to the types of terrain they typically grow in. Though 96 different species of Rhodiola...
A new study from Taiwan is highlighting the life-extending benefit of a comprehensive nutritional supplement for the elderly. While most studies on elderly nutrition focus on vitamins and minerals (micronutrients), the new Taiwanese study examined the benefits of a...
The nutrient resveratrol, best known as the bioactive ingredient in red grapes, is celebrating a birthday of sorts. In September 2003 Harvard University researchers published a study showing resveratrol was able to increase the lifespan of human cells. That research...
Researchers at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland appear to be on a mission to demonstrate just how effective colostrum is in preventing upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Earlier this year the researchers published a study showing colostrum...
Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is also critical for lung health. According to the study’s findings, people who don’t get enough Vitamin K are at a higher risk...