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Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: Deep sleep is essential for brain function, physical repair, memory, and overall health. Healthy sleep habits matter: keep consistent sleep/wake times, get …

Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowingly designing platforms to addict children and expose them to harmful content. “Meta intentionally exploited kids for profit and then lied about…

By Wellness Resources Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans have a variation in the MTHFR gene? This small genetic difference can significantly affect how your body processes key nutrients like folate and vitamin B12. The MTHFR gene is importan…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition More than energy: Mitochondria regulate metabolism, immune function, and other essential cellular processes.  Key to healthspan: Healthy mitochondria support energy, resilien…

By Steven Middendorp President Trump signed an executive order to break the childhood vaccination schedule recommendation into three categories and reduce the number of vaccines universally recommended down to 11 to align with Denmark. President Tr…

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into potassium bromate, a flour additive linked in animal studies to cancer and other health concerns. “It is likely still in the food that you, at home, eat,” Uthmeier said. The s…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights:  Mitochondria are essential for energy production, supporting brain function, physical performance, healthy aging, and overall health by producing ATP for ev…

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert David Lazer, Northeastern distinguished professor of political science and computer science, says the survey indicates a need to shore up trust in public health. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University T…

Wellness Resources Hazy summer days make you think of warmth, sun, blue skies, and fun. They also bring concerns of smog, wildfire or barbeque smoke, agricultural chemicals, or even the smell of asphalt and road repair compounds. These pollutants m…

Executive Order 14414 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Executive Order 14212 of February 13, 2025 (Establishing the …

By Steven Middendorp American farms are experimenting successfully with ultraviolet-C light as a form of pest control in place of chemical pesticides, and they’re starting with strawberries. Another company has AI robots that can zap w…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: Gut health plays a key role in heart, vascular, and metabolic health. Gut dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability are linked to inflammation and car…

By Angelica Stabile Fox News Americans are popping more supplements – and fewer multivitamins – than ever before, a new study found. Research published in JAMA Network Open, led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York …

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: PPIs and antacids are widely used, but prolonged use may carry health risks. Potential long-term risks include nutrient deficiencies, kidney disease, infect…

Welcome back to the blog, listeners! In our latest podcast episode, we delved into a fascinating distinction that John brought up: the crucial difference between simply looking at something and actively observing it. This concept, while seemingly st…

By Steven Middendorp The Surgeon General’s Office has issued a warning about the harms of screen time for children 18 and under, while providing suggestions to families, schools, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and social media com…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards James Welsch teaches American politics at a high school in Maine. His classroom runs almost entirely on screens — students write blog posts, trade articles, pull up videos mid-discussion. A few years ago, he notice…

05/30/2026 // Coco Somers // 1.8K Views Overview of Magnesium and Sleep Research A 2025 review of studies has examined magnesium's effect on sleep and common sleep disorders, according to a report by registered dietitian nutritionist Molly Knud…

May 26, 2026 Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Common medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health. Gut health changes have been linked to…

Summer is rapidly approaching, and the great outdoors is beckoning you. Camping, hiking in the woods, reading a good book under a tree, and walking your dog along a less-traveled path can set you up for one of the most debilitating vector-borne di…

By Joseph Varon   May 18, 2026 The ICU Before Sunrise The intensive care unit (ICU) was crowded before sunrise, again. After 40 years in medicine, I am not sure what “full” even means anymore. Every ICU now feels just one patient away from disa…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Common medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health. Gut health changes have been linked to inflammation,…

(OMNS, January 5, 2010) The medical literature has virtually ignored 75 years of physician reports and laboratory and clinical studies on successful high-dose vitamin C therapy. Effective doses are high doses, often 1,000 times more than the US Rec…

ByKatia Hetter SAN ANSELMO, CA - MARCH 14: Lita Collins does a deadlift during a CrossFit workout at Ross Valley CrossFit on March 14, 2014 in San Anselmo, California. CrossFit, a high intensity workout regimen that is a constantly varied mix of ae…