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University of Geneva Summary: Listening to or practicing music had positive implications on cognitive decline in older adults by stimulating the production of gray matter in key brain areas, a new study reveals. Source: University of Geneva Norma…

Verona University Hospital A newly released observational study conducted by researchers from the Verona University Hospital in Italy has suggested that a substance currently classified as a food product could potentially offer hope to sufferers of…

BY STACEY COLINO National Geographic As you gaze across the rows of brightly coloured fruits and vegetables in the produce section of the grocery store, you may not be aware that the quantity of nutrients in these crops has been declining ov…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” This is true; however, a more accurate statement would be, “you are what you feed the trillions of microorganisms that make up your gut microbiome.” This is because, like every surface of…

University of Calgary Exercise has many benefits -- strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease and extending lifespan. It is also known to change the composition and activity of the trillions of microbes in our guts known as the microbiome…

Keeping your joints healthy is dependent on a number of factors. In recent articles, I have highlighted several aspects of joint health, including mitochondria, trace minerals, collagen, flavonoids and spices, hyaluronic acid, MSM sulfur, and others…

By Jessica Norris on February 2, 2023 —Medical News Today Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that affects the colon, causing inflammation, ulcers, and related symptoms like bloody stool. Management of ulcerative colitis may involve ta…

Curcumin continues to be an impressive nutrient with multiple benefits. Heavily researched and widely known for its antioxidant, immune and inflammatory signaling, cholesterol and blood sugar support, this prized golden spice provides a vast array o…

Turmeric, a golden spice, has been used for centuries as a prized dietary spice and in ancient health traditions. This flowering plant of the ginger family has been vigorously studied in attempts to uncover its vast effects on health and protection.…

Flavonoids and spices bring several benefits for health and well-being. This includes your joints and management of cartilage wear-and-tear. Helping your joints age well requires different tools. Learn more about the importance and effectiveness of …

Curcumin, the yellow pigment in the turmeric, continues to make headline news as a superb, multitalented spice. I recently discussed the benefits of curcumin in the lower digestive tract in the article Curcumin Supports Gut Lining and Health. Curcum…

The rich golden spice of turmeric contains curcumin, one of the most sought-after nutrients for numerous healthy benefits. Turmeric has been used for over 5,000 years in India and has gained immense popularity and more respect in the past few decade…

A frequent comment from knee pain sufferers is “I went to my doc and got a shot for my knee pain.” In an attempt to get relief, a cortisone shot combined with a local anesthetic is injected into the joint. For some, relief occurs quickly only to fin…

University of Birmingham Summary: Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen arthritis. FULL STORY …

The Wellness Company Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of pain and physical disability in older adults. For years, OA has been framed as a disease caused by “wear and tear” of our joints. On the basis of that paradigm, people wit…

When you think about nutrients for cartilage and joint health, popular compounds like glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, and MSM sulfur may come to mind. These fundamental nutrients are indeed vital for make-up and comfort…

by Amy Cherry, University of Delaware If you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned, chances are you may be deficient in vitamin D. It's a common problem affecting as many as 25% …

The Wellness Company Did you know that on average, water accounts for 60% of our bodyweight? We are quite literally made of the stuff. Why? It turns out that all the chemical reactions humming along inside of us – from those required to build …

Dry, wrinkled skin, stiff joints, weaker bones, and a bloated tummy – do these describe you? As you age, collagen production declines, which leads to these and other changes in your body. Ongoing research validates just how valuable collagen peptide…

As you walk through the aisles of your local grocery store, you might notice a soaring number of "plant-based" alternatives to traditional meat and dairy products. Plant-based diets are increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals and hea…

By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN March 24, 2023 Life can get pretty busy and stressful, and the “common” headache is sometimes overlooked or masked with a painkiller like aspirin (which, especially when overused, can sometimes cause more serious healt…

Jon Matthew Farber, MDMarian Freedman Contemporary PEDS Journal In children who are subject to migraine attacks, vitamin D supplementation may be an effective and safe adjunctive prophylactic therapy to topiramate, results of a study in Saudi Arab…

When you think of histamine, thoughts often turn to sneezing, itchy skin, and a myriad of other symptoms that make you feel miserable. While excess histamine release is troublesome, it does play several important roles in your body. Your diet, envir…

Hair and skin reflect many things to the eye of the beholder. From a health perspective, hair, skin and other tissues reflect many nutritional clues and internal wellbeing or loss of it. The brain and vital organs take top priority in nutrition, whi…