Starting Healthy Habits After 60 Still Lowers Fracture and Cardiac Death Risk
Your risk of developing age-related conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis increases as you get older. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide,1 while osteoporosis leads to fractures in one in three...
How Probiotics in Fermented Dairy Help Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is one of the most devastating age-related diseases, and it often goes unnoticed until it's too late. In America alone, it's estimated that 10 million people are affected by this condition.1 Characterized by porous, brittle bones,...
Normal Vitamin B12 Levels May Still Be Too Low for Brain Health
You might think that if your doctor says your vitamin B12 levels are "normal," your brain is safe and sound. But what if even "normal" levels could be hiding sneaky problems with your thinking or memory? New research is shaking things up, showing...
Gut Microbes Influence How You Handle Stress
Some people are better able to weather life's storms than others. While factors like genetics, upbringing and coping skills play a role in stress resilience, scientists are uncovering an unexpected player in this complex equation: the trillions of...
A Closer Look at the Anticancer Properties of Methylene Blue
Conventional cancer treatments often come with debilitating side effects. For example, chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only target tumors but also damage healthy cells, leaving patients weakened and vulnerable to infections. In an effort to...
Iron-Overload Identified as a Key Driver of Stroke-Related Injury
Imagine a traffic jam in your brain's blood vessels. That's what an ischemic stroke feels like — a sudden block that stops oxygen and nutrients from reaching your brain cells. It's the most common type of stroke, striking millions worldwide every...
How Modern Lifestyles Contribute to Disease
The human body is designed to thrive with the right conditions — proper nutrition, regular movement, and minimal toxin exposure. These factors create the foundation for optimal health, allowing every system to function as intended. However, modern...
By the Numbers – The State of America’s Health Today
The modern health care system is failing at its most basic function — preventing disease and promoting health. Chronic illness has become the norm in the Western world, and despite decades of technical advancements, rates of obesity, diabetes,...
Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That Influences Mood and Cognition
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced in your colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, is a metabolite byproduct that nourishes your colonocytes (i.e., the cells lining your colon). Interestingly, it's also an...