We all know that sleep is important. But just how important is it? Well…consider how negatively one single event effects everyone in the United States each year. We’re talking about something that results in almost everyone being sleep-deprived at exactly the...
HGH – The Unknown Hormone Mention “hormones” or “hormone therapy” and most people will think of estrogen or testosterone. That’s not necessarily surprising. Estrogen and testosterone replacement have both been around for many years. But there are other hormones that...
Bone loss, also known as osteoporosis, is a common medical condition that afflicts both women and men as they age. In the United States, as many as half of all women and 25% of men will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis during their lifetime. Globally,...
Looking to include more superfoods in your diet? Allow us to introduce you to turmeric. While less commonly used in the United States, turmeric is a mainstay within Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Its yellow color and mild flavor make it a great...
When someone asks how old you are, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. It’s true that when someone asks this question, they’re probably asking about your chronological age. But there are three ways to assess age: Chronological Physiological...
How important is sex? Aside from being enjoyable, consider the many ways regular sex can benefit your health: Improved sleep Lower cardiovascular disease risk Lower blood pressure Stress relief Reduced prostate cancer risk for men Strengthened pelvic floor muscles and...
The very first B vitamin was discovered way back in 1912. Since then, researchers have identified a total of eight distinct B vitamins: B1 (thiamine) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6 (pyridoxine) B7 (biotin) B9 (folic acid) B12 (cobalamin) B4, B8,...
Hormone replacement therapy (also known as HRT) has been around for longer than many people realize. It started back in the 1960s with estrogen replacement for women who suffered from symptoms of menopause. Today HRT includes the replacement of several important...
The phrase “healthy eating” isn’t especially motivating for most people. It may even conjure up images of a plain chicken breast, some steamed vegetables…and not much flavor. The thing is…the older you are, the more important healthy eating becomes. As...
Inflammation is a good news / bad news thing. On the plus side, inflammation is part of your body’s healing process. When you suffer an injury, or your body is invaded by a virus or other pathogen, your immune system increases blood flow to the affected area(s) to...
