Wellness & Research Blog

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The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food shortage crisis of the 1950s

If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you...

The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food shortage crisis of the 1950s

If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you...

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How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...

How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...

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What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what...

What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what...

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Colostrum's respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, new study finds

A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in...

Colostrum's respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, new study finds

A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in...

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The "conspiracy theorists" were right about the dangers of acetaminophen

In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will...

The "conspiracy theorists" were right about the dangers of acetaminophen

In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will...

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How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In...

How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In...

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Adding more magnesium to diet wards off dementia and slows brain aging, study finds

In a world suffering from skyrocketing dementia rates, a new study is offering a glimmer of hope: an increase in daily magnesium will provide...

Adding more magnesium to diet wards off dementia and slows brain aging, study finds

In a world suffering from skyrocketing dementia rates, a new study is offering a glimmer of hope: an increase in daily magnesium will provide...

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More than six teaspoons of sugar each day increases risk of 45 different health conditions, study finds

Your mother was right when she said consuming too much sugar would rot your teeth; however, according to new research, tooth decay belongs down...

More than six teaspoons of sugar each day increases risk of 45 different health conditions, study finds

Your mother was right when she said consuming too much sugar would rot your teeth; however, according to new research, tooth decay belongs down...

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Big Food Addiction Tactics: Lessons from Big Tobacco’s Playbook

If you're having a difficult time kicking the junk food habit, you're not alone. And it's not an accident that so many people struggle...

Big Food Addiction Tactics: Lessons from Big Tobacco’s Playbook

If you're having a difficult time kicking the junk food habit, you're not alone. And it's not an accident that so many people struggle...

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Cinnamon's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties can help fight cognitive decline, review finds

Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds support brain function, a new systematic review has found. According to the researchers, this benefit likely includes slowing the...

Cinnamon's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties can help fight cognitive decline, review finds

Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds support brain function, a new systematic review has found. According to the researchers, this benefit likely includes slowing the...

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Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides cardiovascular benefits

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists...

Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides cardiovascular benefits

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists...

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Mainstream media says supplements are mostly worthless; over 90% of pro athletes disagree

According to a widely distributed 2022 report, supplements are "useless for most people." The report was widely parroted in the usual places---U.S. News and...

Mainstream media says supplements are mostly worthless; over 90% of pro athletes disagree

According to a widely distributed 2022 report, supplements are "useless for most people." The report was widely parroted in the usual places---U.S. News and...