Good sleep habits create the foundation for a restful night. These habits include both your bedroom environment and daily routines that affect your sleep quality. The right practices shape your bedtime routine and daily activities, creating ideal conditions for quality sleep hygiene. But even with excellent habits, you might still experience those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups. Sleep experts have identified...
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A study recently published in Nature Communications revealed that an affordable supplement taken daily can improve cognitive function in seniors. Researchers from TwinsUK wanted to see if using inexpensive fiber prebiotic supplements to target the microbiota could improve brain function and muscle health. Over a period of 12 weeks, 36 pairs of twins over the...
A preclinical study from Northeastern University has revealed astonishing evidence that psilocybin – the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms – could possibly repair brain damage caused by head injuries or otherwise known as repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (rmTBI). Researchers observed that rats treated with psilocybin after simulated head trauma showed reduced brain swelling, restored...
They call the gut the second brain, as the health of our gut, aka our entire digestive system, is strongly connected with our brain and our overall health. Despite this, many of us are operating at sub-optimal GI health. This is largely due to our processed, chemically-laden diets and high-stress lives. The path to a...
Aging is both beautiful and a privilege. Though we often complain about old age and the things that come along with it, the reality is that many of us are not so lucky as to reach an age in which they can complain of these things. That being said, there is a difference between fighting...
Losing weight is a challenging journey for many, often marked by a cycle of weight loss and weight regain known as the “yo-yo effect”. This phenomenon is not only frustrating but also poses significant health risks, including increased body fat percentage, metabolic issues, and higher risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Recent...
Millions of people wake up exhausted every morning despite spending enough hours in bed. Many brush off their chronic fatigue or their partner’s complaints about loud snoring as minor sleep issues. In reality, these are often warning signs of sleep apnea. This common but serious sleep disorder affects up to 1 billion people worldwide between...
When we think about Parkinson’s disease, most of us picture trembling hands or a shuffling walk. But what if your nose could tell you something was wrong years before those visible symptoms appeared? Among the many early Parkinson’s disease symptoms, one of the earliest warning signs has nothing to do with movement at all. It’s...
Wax melts are small pieces of wickless wax that have been infused with fragrant oils. The scent of these oils is released into the air when the pieces are melted in a wax warmer. They are typically regarded as more effective and safer than using traditional scented candles. However, a new study has revealed that...
Pancreatic cancer’s five-year survival rate is currently only 13% and is responsible for over 5% of all cancer deaths in the UK. Unfortunately, the symptoms of this disease often only appear once the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body. Pancreatic cancer starts to develop when pancreas cells begin to grow uncontrollably....
Our environment and the things we consume are full of toxins. In this day and age, people are always looking for ways to cleanse their bodies from the inside out. It’s therefore no surprise that many companies offer regimes or products that claim to flush toxins out of the body. However, our bodies are actually...
Chlorine-washed chicken, commonly used in the U.S., involves treating poultry with chlorinated water to reduce bacterial contamination, such as salmonella and campylobacter. The E has banned this practice due to concerns that it masks poor hygiene standards rather than addressing them. While the chlorine wash itself is considered safe, it can lead to chemical residues...