December 5, 2019
Plant-based diets are growing in popularity among health-conscious people who want optimal nutritional value from food, without the negative health effects of animal products. Many elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts have embraced plant-based nutrition as a cleaner, healthier and more...
December 3, 2019
The quest for the Fountain of Youth is a centuries-old and ongoing human endeavor. Most people want to live as long as possible, without the negative effects of aging. Aging and longevity are popular topics of modern research, and many...
November 15, 2019
Whether you are a combat veteran, suffered abuse as a child or endured other forms of severe physical, mental and/or emotional stress, chances are you suffer from some degree from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD can last for months...
November 10, 2019
Stress is not only a common denominator among just about everyone living in the 21st Century, but it is also a natural and necessary survival mechanism. When you are subjected to any sort of threat, physical or emotional, an acute...
November 7, 2019
In America, drinking alcohol serves as a rite of passage for young people as they explore the forbidden fruits of adulthood. Despite widespread abuse among teenagers and on college campuses, most people acknowledge this period as a temporary phase, and...
November 5, 2019
Mitochondria are critical organelles located within your body’s cells that use oxygen to convert food to energy. They play essential roles in metabolism, energy production, intracellular signaling and apoptosis (normal cell death). Other functions of mitochondria include: Detoxification of ammonia...
October 2, 2019
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly spreading across the globe, affecting tens of millions of people. Scientists project that the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer’s will continue to rise over the next two decades. Alzheimer’s disease is a...
October 2, 2019
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no known cure. Once considered to be a disease of advanced old age, today the condition is affecting much younger patients, often in their late middle age. Parkinson’s...
October 1, 2019
Fibromyalgia (FM), also referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a complex and debilitating condition for which there is no known cure. FM affects between 2-4 percent of the population, and is most commonly seen in women. The specific...
September 11, 2019
Good health relies on numerous biological processes that govern human metabolism. Most of us take our health for granted, as long as we feel good and have sufficient energy to perform everyday activities. But as we age, we often experience...
