When it comes to heart health markers, many are aware of maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But triglycerides? Not so much. Yet, triglyceride levels are a marker of heart health too. Here’s what you need to know, and better yet, what you need to eat to keep your triglycerid
Do you feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Is it hard to finish things once you’ve started them? Have you lost your zest for life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may have low energy. What You Need to Know About Low Energy & Low […]
Does your child get enough sleep each night? If not, they could be developing a serious sleep issue. Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation has reached epidemic proportions. According to the authoritative Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research, as many as 70 million America
As we age, it’s normal for our metabolism to slow down. A recent study published in Science¹ found that there’s a gradual slowing of the metabolism after the age of 20. However, a significant decline in metabolism doesn’t occur until around the age of 60. So, regardless of your age, how can y
No judgment, but did you have a little too much to drink this holiday? You’re not alone. Research shows that, on average, Americans double their alcohol intake during the holiday season. And approximately 69% of people say this is the time of year when they’re more likely to drink larger quantit
In 2019, before the COVID pandemic hit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated roughly 18.5 percent of American adults experienced frequent depressive thoughts.¹ A recent survey showed that 23.5 percent of U.S. adult women and 21 percent of adult men self-reported having depressiv
With prices increasing for nearly everything, many people are looking for ways to cut costs. Perhaps you’ve already taken some steps to reduce your expenses, such as buying in bulk or getting rid of cable. Or maybe you need some help with generating cost-saving ideas. Either way, here are just a f
Why is it that when we get stressed we begin to crave exactly the opposite of what is good for us? For many of us that struggle with stress, as soon as we begin to feel those worries creeping up on us, we would do anything to alleviate it. However, when we’re stressed, we often […]
Did you know that women report being more stressed out than men? According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey, on a scale of 1 to 10, women rated their stress levels at an average of 5.1, compared to an average rating of 4.6 among men. Researchers are only beginni
Anyone who wants their brain to perform optimally should be supplementing their healthy diet with nutrient concentrates. Though food can help promote brain health, numerous surveys show there’s a gap between the foods you eat and the nutrition you need.¹ Just like the rest of the body, the brain