A DEFICIENCY IN THIS CRITICAL nutrient makes you twice as likely to die as other people, according to a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine.(i) It also accounts for a long list of symptoms and diseases, which are easily helped and often cured by adding this nutrient. Magnesium for relaxation is also...
Cherries are small stone fruits with sweet and tart flavors, but they’re not just a delicious snack – they’re also a powerhouse of health benefits. From aiding sleep to enhancing heart health, cherries are packed with nutrients and compounds that can significantly improve overall well-being. Here, we explore the top 13 health benefits of cherries,...
Dementia is an increasingly common condition. It affected an estimated 57.4 million people in 2019, and experts predict that the number will rise to 152.8 million by 2050. Dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms caused by damage to the brain, the most famous being Alzheimer’s disease. The symptoms can include difficulty concentrating, memory loss,...
There has been a lot of interest in the media lately about vitamin D. Much of the data has come from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Statistics show that more than 90% of the population in the United States currently live with vitamin D deficiency. These numbers represent nearly double the amount...
Living a long, healthy life is a goal many strive for, but few truly achieve. However, there are regions around the world where people live notably longer, healthier lives. Dan Buettner, the man behind the concept of the “Blue Zones,” has identified five regions where people live some of the longest, happiest lives. According to...
Most people don’t overthink their shower routine. They’ll scrub themselves with shampoo and body wash and “let the water clean” the rest. However, some people may be ignoring their dirtiest body parts during their regime — unless they had a grandmother who chided them to “wash behind their ears” and other easily-forgotten areas. Fortunately, the...
A recent study has found a significant connection between anxiety and dementia. Researchers say that those who suffer from anxiety triple their risk of developing dementia later in life. Published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, it is the first study of its kind to investigate the link between anxiety and dementia over...
Rosemary is a perennial herb that grows in temperate climates. It is a member of the mint family, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried. The most common use of rosemary is as an ingredient in cooking, but it is also used as a food flavoring, medicine, and cosmetics. Though used in folk...
Chickenpox is very common (some might even consider it as a rite of passage), but there’s a serious risk many parents aren’t aware of, and it involves the use of ibuprofen to help relieve chicken pox. A mother who was advised to follow this recommendation from different doctors on her son’s chickenpox will tell you...
A man born in Shenyang, China in 1936 probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a model – maybe it is! Either way, eighty-year-old Deshun Wang is breaking stereotypes all over the place, from age to beauty. Wang’s Early Life At the age of fourteen, Wang started work as...
A UK mother recently shared her unsettling close-call with sepsis. The condition accounts for over 1 million hospitalizations in the USA and remains one of the top 10 killing diseases in America. (1) Make sure you can recognize the early warning signs, including this mom’s important example. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is an inappropriate immune...
One of the most crucial, though often overlooked, vitamins to our health is vitamin B-12. Without enough vitamin B-12 in our diets, we can feel tired, have trouble focusing, and so much more. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the general population is deficient. These are the signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency and...
