ER trips on Thanksgiving and Christmas are surprisingly common. Even more surprising is the cause. Often, the visits aren’t because of a sliced thumb attained while carving the bird, or a bout of...
"Antioxidant” and “free radical” have become well-known words in recent years. Free radicals are widely thought of as the evil force behind premature aging and antioxidants as the cure-all. While...
Reviewed by: Adam Killpartrick, DC CNS Author: Knapen MH, et al. Reference: Menaquinone-7 supplementation improves arterial stiffness in healthy postmenopausal women. A double-blind randomized...
Optimal brain function translates into better memory recall, attention span, improved communication skills, and aids in the performance of complex tasks. Brain health is important at any age, and...
The body’s stress response has evolved to outwit predators and avoid starvation, not to fight with rush hour traffic and overbearing bosses. Modern living swells with sources of stress unrelated to...
By Karin Krisher The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all sorts of things, including appropriate levels of nutrient intake. For sodium, the recommended daily intake for anyone not...
Holiday gift-giving can sometimes feel like a chore. We’ve compiled some creative ideas for gifts that will show your loved ones you’re invested in their long-term health and wellness. The...
As a parent, we are constantly confronting the urge to solve our children’s problems while allowing them to grow by navigating challenges on their own. How do you know when it’s time to step in and...
Everyone’s heard that you must hydrate when you’re sick. But why hydrate when you’re healthy? One big reason: water helps you detox--by helping to form the liquids that carry normal toxins out of...