Vitamins and minerals are essential for our survival. Our foods should be providing the energy we need to power our brain and body, but ongoing population surveys indicate the standard American diet is failing to do this job. Among the many vitamins most of us aren’t getting enough of daily are vi
Did you know that testosterone isn’t just a male hormone? Both men and women have testosterone. In fact, men and women have virtually identical types of hormones. The relative amounts of the various hormones can differ and traditionally assigned gender differences often come from these variances i
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz Chocolate lovers rejoice! Studies have shown that dark chocolate is actually good for your brain. Healthy Chocolate? Turns out chocolate, in its natural form, isn’t bad for you. In fact, there are ma
Ever hear the term “free radical?” Nope, I’m not referring to a protester from the 60s. In medical terms, free radicals refer to something completely different. What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals are atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons. Electrons have an irresistible drive to occur i
Did you know that the adult brain loses an average of 85,000 neurons every day?¹ In early childhood, the brain is very active, growing new neurons and developing new connections between synapses. Older adults have significantly less activity in the brain. As we get older, our muscles tend to atroph
Time and again, science seems to find evidence to support one of the great truths of all time: Grandmas know what they’re talking about! In this case, we’re talking specifically about the advice that grandmothers everywhere– in virtually every culture ever known and in virtually every lang
One supplement ingredient that’s gained significant attention in recent years is quercetin. With its multiple positive actions in the human body, it’s easy to see why. Let’s take a closer look at what quercetin is and how taking it can aid your health and well-being. What Is Quercetin? Quercet
Your brain is the most complex machine in the universe. No one knows exactly how complex the brain is, but some scientists have estimated you have more neurons in your brain than there are stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. Just like you’d protect a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (which are far less pr
Digestive distress is no fun, and if you suffer from it, you’re hardly alone. According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 60-70 million Americans suffer from GI issues that can seriously impact their quality of life. (1) AGA’s data shows that nearly 40% of Americans have sto
If you’re a middle-aged man, you might be making multiple trips to the bathroom each night. One common culprit of nightly urination (nocturia)¹ for many men is an enlarged prostate. But what exactly is the prostate, and why does it often become enlarged as men get older? Prostate Issues Found onl