Almost every serious athlete follows a supplement regimen to support his or her particular endeavor—be it endurance, speed, muscle gain, flexibility or mental clarity. But one nutrient athletes often overlook is the one that likely provides improvement in all...
Many consumers are aware that blossums from the hops plant (Humulus lupulus) are used in the beer brewing industry to add flavor to the beer. Most are also aware that the calming effects of hops have been utilized for hundreds of years as a natural medicinal. Now a...
Many studies have linked the regular consumption of soda pop with increased odds of early death. These studies typically focus on the damage caused over time when drinking carbonated high-fructose beverages. But a recent U.S. study has highlighted how soda pop...
In 1914, U.S. men were the third-tallest in the world. Only a couple of Scandinavian countries—where the Vikings used to reign—had men that were slightly taller. At the same time, U.S. women were ranked the fourth-tallest in the world. A little more than a...
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that resveratrol can be used therapeutically to cut the rate of hospitalization for people diagnosed with COVID-19. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol that is present in high concentrations in grapes, red wine...
Almost everyone is aware that cancer risk has been linked to the use of some some sugar substitutes. The controversy goes back at least to the 1970s with additional damning evidence added almost yearly. This year is no exception, with a new large-scale French study...
