Wellness & Research Blog: Exercise

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Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds

It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and...

Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds

It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and...

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Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European s...

Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of...

Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European s...

Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of...

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Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfu...

For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has...

Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfu...

For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has...

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Study finds dose-response between protein intake and muscle strengt...

Unless you've been asleep for the past few years you know there's a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and...

Study finds dose-response between protein intake and muscle strengt...

Unless you've been asleep for the past few years you know there's a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and...

Fatigue

CoQ10 shown to reduce fatigue in new meta-analysis

New research from Taiwan has found CoQ10 effective in lowering fatigue. CoQ10---an abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10---is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by the human body,...

CoQ10 shown to reduce fatigue in new meta-analysis

New research from Taiwan has found CoQ10 effective in lowering fatigue. CoQ10---an abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10---is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by the human body,...

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Spirulina boosts immune function in study on elite athletes

A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response---at least...

Spirulina boosts immune function in study on elite athletes

A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response---at least...

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Ginger: Three studies in 2021 highlight plant's amazing anti-inflam...

Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice, and, in many cultures, as a traditional medicine. Ginger's scientific name...

Ginger: Three studies in 2021 highlight plant's amazing anti-inflam...

Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice, and, in many cultures, as a traditional medicine. Ginger's scientific name...

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Deep breathing for five minutes lowers blood pressure as much as ex...

Conducting breathing exercises for just five minutes per day lowers blood pressure as well as---and in some cases, more than---aerobic exercise or medication, a...

Deep breathing for five minutes lowers blood pressure as much as ex...

Conducting breathing exercises for just five minutes per day lowers blood pressure as well as---and in some cases, more than---aerobic exercise or medication, a...

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Celebrating 25 years: The watershed research that proved enzymes an...

Today the anti-inflammatory benefits of proteolytic enzymes and antioxidants are widely known. The CDC website touts the antioxidant benefits of fruits and vegetables, and...

Celebrating 25 years: The watershed research that proved enzymes an...

Today the anti-inflammatory benefits of proteolytic enzymes and antioxidants are widely known. The CDC website touts the antioxidant benefits of fruits and vegetables, and...

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High-protein meal replacement leads to higher fat oxidation, less h...

Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie...

High-protein meal replacement leads to higher fat oxidation, less h...

Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie...

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Turmeric shown to be effective for osteoarthritis pain in new Austr...

According to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial from Australia, turmeric  was effective as a therapy for osteoarthritis. The researchers reported that turmeric was beneficial...

Turmeric shown to be effective for osteoarthritis pain in new Austr...

According to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial from Australia, turmeric  was effective as a therapy for osteoarthritis. The researchers reported that turmeric was beneficial...

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L-Carnitine supplementing reduces waistline and improves blood pres...

L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain...

L-Carnitine supplementing reduces waistline and improves blood pres...

L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain...