Built into your sleep/wake cycle is a signal that goes from the retinas of your eyes to the brain, instructing it to increase the hormone melatonin when it gets dark, which causes you to feel sleepy and prepares your body for sleep. Conversely, when it starts to get light in the morning, your retina
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Perhaps you’ve heard of nitric oxide (NO). Over the last several decades, NO has become a popular topic of research among scientists. It’s also been linked to certain health benefits. So, what is NO and how can it help you? Benefits of Nitric Oxide NO is a cellular messenger involved in nearly e
As Valentine’s Day is upon us, it’s the perfect time to examine what habits make a love relationship lasting and happy. Compiled from research conducted by leading experts in the field, here are 9 habits that make for contented couples! 9 Helpful Habits for Having Happy Relationships Treat Each
Do you often forget names, appointments, or where you left your keys? If so, do you see this as a sign of trouble or just normal memory loss? Is Memory Loss Normal? A recent report found that 1 in 9 American adults experience cognitive decline, which includes confusion and memory loss. While frequen
Your brain is powerful. Its “happy” neurochemicals – dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins – can have a positive influence on your mood and behavior. As with those brain neurotransmitters, serotonin also plays many important roles in the brain’s biochemistry. So, what’s serotonin? Let’s t
To kick off the launch of our new Advanced Blood Flow nitric oxide supplement, our Chief Science Officer Nicole Avena, PhD sat down with internationally recognized scientist and nitric oxide expert Dr. Nathan S. Bryan for an illuminating conversation on how nitric oxide can supercharge our health. T
Do you eat two to three cups of vegetables a day? If so, congratulations! You’re part of the 10% of Americans meeting the daily vegetable requirement set by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. If you’re in the other 90%, you might be looking for ways to eat more veggies. There are loads of good reasons
During the winter months, when we spend more time indoors and the Northern Hemisphere is farther away from the sun with fewer hours of daylight, our body’s natural way of synthesizing vitamin D from sun exposure is highly compromised, which can lead to suboptimal vitamin D levels. Of course, it’