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Phytonutrients-all-ages

Phytonutrients benefit all ages, say new studies: Fewer illnesses f...

The health benefits of consuming regular amounts of phytonutrients are diverse and extensive. So diverse, in fact, that two new studies highlighted the benefits...

Phytonutrients benefit all ages, say new studies: Fewer illnesses f...

The health benefits of consuming regular amounts of phytonutrients are diverse and extensive. So diverse, in fact, that two new studies highlighted the benefits...

Fluoride-addition-to-water

In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drink...

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic...

In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drink...

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic...

SawPalmettoBerries

Saw palmetto effective for urinary tract symptoms according to inte...

An international panel of urologists published findings in June 2022 that won't come as a surprise to most herbal researchers: "Saw palmetto extract is...

Saw palmetto effective for urinary tract symptoms according to inte...

An international panel of urologists published findings in June 2022 that won't come as a surprise to most herbal researchers: "Saw palmetto extract is...

Capsules-4-jars

Folic acid supplements may lower cardiovascular risks in patients w...

A new randomized controlled clinical trial from Egypt found that folic acid supplements lowered cardiovascular risks in patients with type 2 diabetes. The risk...

Folic acid supplements may lower cardiovascular risks in patients w...

A new randomized controlled clinical trial from Egypt found that folic acid supplements lowered cardiovascular risks in patients with type 2 diabetes. The risk...

Various-athletes_LR

Athletes perform better when they have a healthy gut microbiome, st...

Almost every serious athlete follows a supplement regimen to support his or her particular endeavor---be it endurance, speed, muscle gain, flexibility or mental clarity....

Athletes perform better when they have a healthy gut microbiome, st...

Almost every serious athlete follows a supplement regimen to support his or her particular endeavor---be it endurance, speed, muscle gain, flexibility or mental clarity....

Hops

Hops lowers pain and reduces pain-associated sleep disruptions, stu...

Many consumers are aware that blossums from the hops plant (Humulus lupulus) are used in the beer brewing industry to add flavor to the...

Hops lowers pain and reduces pain-associated sleep disruptions, stu...

Many consumers are aware that blossums from the hops plant (Humulus lupulus) are used in the beer brewing industry to add flavor to the...

Prescription-Depress_LR

In midst of antidepressant epidemic, Vitamin B6 supplements found t...

Depression rates and sales of anti-depressants are soaring in the U.S. and worldwide, but new research is revealing that micronutrients can often provide relief---without...

In midst of antidepressant epidemic, Vitamin B6 supplements found t...

Depression rates and sales of anti-depressants are soaring in the U.S. and worldwide, but new research is revealing that micronutrients can often provide relief---without...

Soda-pop-shelf

We know soda pop is unhealthy, but studies reveal drinking soda on ...

Many studies have linked the regular consumption of soda pop with increased odds of early death. These studies typically focus on the damage caused...

We know soda pop is unhealthy, but studies reveal drinking soda on ...

Many studies have linked the regular consumption of soda pop with increased odds of early death. These studies typically focus on the damage caused...

Women-world-height

U.S. women now rank only 47th in height, but new study shows protei...

In 1914, U.S. men were the third-tallest in the world. Only a couple of Scandinavian countries---where the Vikings used to reign---had men that were...

U.S. women now rank only 47th in height, but new study shows protei...

In 1914, U.S. men were the third-tallest in the world. Only a couple of Scandinavian countries---where the Vikings used to reign---had men that were...

Resveratrol-bottle

Resveratrol cuts hospitalization rate for COVID outpatients, study ...

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that resveratrol can be used therapeutically to cut the rate of hospitalization for people diagnosed with COVID-19....

Resveratrol cuts hospitalization rate for COVID outpatients, study ...

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that resveratrol can be used therapeutically to cut the rate of hospitalization for people diagnosed with COVID-19....

Fiber-keeps-health-moving_LR

94% of adults don't get enough fiber, increasing their risk of chro...

A whopping 94% of American don't get enough fiber in their diet. This is the conclusion from averaging two major recent studies. A study...

94% of adults don't get enough fiber, increasing their risk of chro...

A whopping 94% of American don't get enough fiber in their diet. This is the conclusion from averaging two major recent studies. A study...

Licorice-root-panel

Licorice root: researchers find promising cancer curing potential i...

The immune benefits of licorice root may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to a new study. The...

Licorice root: researchers find promising cancer curing potential i...

The immune benefits of licorice root may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to a new study. The...

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