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Do they know something you don't? Why magnesium is the most popular supplement in Germany

A new German survey, sponsored by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, found that magnesium was the most consumed individual nutritional supplement...
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Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor sleep...
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"Beauty sleep" is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep

Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study documented...
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Natural Ways to Improve Sleep Without Feeling Groggy

Sleep plays a vital role in how the body recovers, regulates hormones, supports metabolism, and stays mentally sharp. Still, getting consistent, quality rest can be...
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Why Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood

Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to your...
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The Science Behind Natural Sleep Aids That Actually Work

If you've ever laid awake at night, staring at the ceiling and willing yourself to fall asleep, you're not alone. More than 70 million Americans...
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Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America's pro athletes and top executives

A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold increased...
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Supplementing evolved a lot in 3,500 years, and Custom Nutrient Paks may be the best improvement yet

If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids...
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Addicted to energy drinks? Know the risks. Consider the healthier alternatives

During the past decade energy drinks have skyrocketed in popularity. An energy drink is defined by JustAPedia as: "A type of drink containing stimulant compounds,...
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Ice fountain of youth? One week of cold plunges slows down aging at cellular level, study finds

Cold plunges---also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion---have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid...
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How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system

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...
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Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study shows valerian root can help

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups. Another...
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Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

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...
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How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that...
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Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an amino...
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New research highlights another health risk linked to poor sleep: dementia

According to ongoing research, poor sleep quality negatively impacts immune function, heart health, risk of diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. But for those who find...
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Electromagnetic radiation shielding apparel provides protective benefits, study finds

Modern technology provides us with convenience and entertainment, but it comes at a cost. That cost is exposure to electromagnetic fields, also known as EMFs....
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Ashwagandha: twin studies highlight stress relief and energy production benefits

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle...
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