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 January 2025 the European Commission approved a new “food ingredient” made from dried and ground mealworm larvae—the young form of beetles. The approval is part of the European Union’s plan to introduce what they claim is “more sustainable...
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...
Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome as been linked to better health in a number of areas. In 2024 alone studies have demonstrated a positive association with cognitive health, weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome and markers of stress. In another notable 2024 study,...
A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. “Holiday season” typically refers to the roughly six-week period between Thanksgiving and the first week after New...
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is vastly different than Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease with symptoms...
