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05/27/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Choline helps improve cognitive performance in the elderly
Having healthy habits, such as following a balanced diet and exercising, is key to maintaining good health. This is especially true as you age. Research suggests that the essential nutrient choline has a crucial role in brain development and cognitive function. Many experts believe that this vitamin-like nutrient helps preserve healthy cognitive function. But according to a […]
07/09/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Supplementing with omega-3s found to promote brain health in patients with coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease in the United States. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the walls of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. Because plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the brain, many researchers consider coronary heart disease as a risk factor for dementia. Therefore, it is […]
05/21/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Food for the brain: Review examines the link between diet and mental health
A review published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology shows that a person’s diet can improve or worsen his mental health, depending on the quality of the foods that he eats. European researchers arrived at this conclusion after reviewing past studies that examined the potential link between nutrition and mental health. The researchers found strong evidence that the Mediterranean diet, […]
04/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Health benefits and conditions improved by supplementing with CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a chemical that your body produces naturally. It plays an important role in DNA replication and repair, as well as energy production. In order to use CoQ10, your cells convert its inactive form, ubiquinone, into its active form, ubiquinol. However, as you age and are exposed to various pollutants (including medications such as statins), the […]
09/21/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
A balancing act for Alzheimer’s: Researchers explore resveratrol’s antioxidant effects and the risks of alcohol consumption
People battling with Alzheimer’s disease may have heard of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can be harmful when there are too much of them in the body. They are linked to a host of diseases, such […]
07/22/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Nutrients, antioxidants and more: 4 Reasons to eat more organic corn
Corn is one of the most widely known edible crops in the world. It grows on every continent except Antarctica and is used as an ingredient in more than 4,000 everyday grocery items. It is a healthy source of carbohydrates as it comes from the whole grain family. In its organic form, corn is gluten-free and a good alternative to other […]
07/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How can L-theanine improve your mental and cognitive health?
L-theanine is a unique amino acid found in tea that offers a variety of health benefits, including better cognitive performance, reduced stress and improved mood. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the effects of L-theanine supplementation and found that it helps improve certain markers of depression, such as increased anxiety and poor-quality sleep. These markers are also common across different mental […]
06/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Nutrient in eggs and meat found to significantly reduce dementia risk
It’s no secret that choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, meat and shellfish, has potent brain-boosting properties. That said, little is known about its effects on age-related mental decline. A team of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Helsinki presented evidence supporting choline’s protective effects against mental decline in a […]
06/02/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
The importance of taking supplements and reducing fall risk if you have MS and osteoporosis
Minor falls typically cause treatable injuries like scrapes and swollen muscles. But a simple fall can also cause fatal fractures, internal hemorrhage and paralysis. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that falls are the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Although it’s fairly easy to avoid falls when you’re fit and healthy, the […]
12/27/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
An essential guide to understanding B-vitamins
Did you know that there are eight B vitamins? These are eight of the many essential nutrients that your body needs to keep your bodily systems functioning at optimum performance. What each individual B vitamin does varies, but they generally work to convert food into energy, make new blood cells and keep existing skin cells, brain […]
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