Several nutrients, from omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins to vitamin D and magnesium, are known to have a significant effect on cognitive health, including protective benefits against dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Low...
What if someone told you that sunshine exposure during pregnancy is related to a reduced risk of learning disabilities in children? Recent research shows consistent and promising evidence of a relationship between sunshine exposure...
Several nutrients are known to have a significant effect on cognitive health. Studies have shown higher vitamin D levels to be related to a decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, and have demonstrated...
Low levels of vitamin D have been consistently linked to an increased risk of inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), and sepsis. Also common among inflammatory based diseases is the...
Inflammation is a known contributing factor to many diseases and is often measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), one of the best markers of inflammation, especially for inflammation caused by bacterial infection or tissue damage....
With current major changes and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are faced with increased amounts of stress, anxiety and depression. The most common class of all psychiatric disorders are anxiety disorders, affecting...
Magnesium is a mineral essential for many functions within the body. Magnesium is the second most prevalent cation within our cells, and is involved in 700-800 different enzyme systems, including protein synthesis, energy metabolism,...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now said to affect almost 1 out of every 10 children in the United States, according to the CDC. Its main symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. On...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects between 7-13 percent of all mothers. Postpartum depression can occur between a few weeks after birth, all the way until a year after...
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting approximately 18% of the population? And about half of those experiencing anxiety are also suffering from depression? The...