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The Connection Between Stress, Gut Health, and Weight Gain

Daily stress changes how your whole body functions. From digestion to energy regulation to fat storage, even low-grade tension can shift hormone levels, disrupt gut...
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The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly all...
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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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Mealworm larvae protein approved in the EU, but new study reinforces whey as a better protein choice

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...
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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementing increases exercise benefits and protects against heart failure

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...
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A healthy gut with the right microbes can lower cholesterol, according to U.S. research

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...
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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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Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food consumption to Type 2 diabetes

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...
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The worst of the worst: study shows some ultra-processed foods more damaging to health than others

An Australian study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2024 linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease and diabetes, among other health conditions. Three...
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Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerous health conditions

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in disease,...
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As diabetes rates skyrocket, research shows a major contributing factor is nutrient deficiencies

According to new research published in The Lancet, the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million. This number is more than...
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Resveratrol and Vitamin C supplement combo reduces oxidative stress in women, study finds

A new study found a combination of resveratrol and Vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity of postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to 33%....
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Your "Low T" may be linked to "Low B" according to a new Canadian study

Male hypogonadism is a medical condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone, sperm, or both. It is commonly referred to as "Low T"...
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Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic ovary...
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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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