Aug 21, 2024 | Health Science Update
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our overall health, impacting everything from energy levels to immune function. However, the need for iron varies between men and women, and understanding these differences is crucial for maintaining optimal...
Mar 8, 2024 | Health Science Update
About 38 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that acts like a key to let blood sugar into cells for use as energy. As long as enough insulin is produced,...
Mar 1, 2024 | Health Science Update
Are you ready to unleash your cognitive potential and keep your brain sharp as a tack? Imagine a world where remembering names, staying focused, and thinking clearly are effortless tasks. You can help turn that dream into reality knowing groundbreaking research has...
Feb 22, 2024 | Health Science Update
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient for good health. It also has long been utilized as a treatment to manage high cholesterol levels, when taken in high dosages. It is no longer the most popular cholesterol lowering option because of its side...
Feb 20, 2024 | Health Science Update
Nutritionists usually recommend we try to get most of our nutrients from a healthy diet and add supplements to fill in the gaps. As people try to follow a healthy lifestyle, many choose to eat more fish instead of meats. Unfortunately, research published in...
Jan 31, 2024 | Health Science Update
Are you dealing with a troublesome cough? Whether you’re an adult with a nagging cough, or a concerned parent wanting to speed your child’s recovery, sometimes nature offers the easiest remedies. In this case, honey and pineapple might offer sweet solutions to...
Jun 17, 2023 | Health Science Update
As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, and one of the most significant concerns is the loss of muscle mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia affects a large portion of the older folks and can have detrimental effects on health and quality...
Jan 1, 2023 | Health Science Update
Two-time Academy Award-nominated Singer/Songwriter, Carol Connors, is singing a happy tune thanks to MDR Chondro-Pro. Patricia Riley, Founder of MDR, introduced her to this nutritional formula after she broke her ankle and was suffering from pain. “Don’t expect to...
Mar 22, 2018 | Health Science Update
In recent research, an imbalance in the microbiome (human gut bacteria), has been implicated in conditions such as diabetes and schizophrenia. A team of researchers led by University of Alberta microbiome epidemiologist Anita Kozyrskyj set out to look at the...
Mar 22, 2018 | Health Science Update
An alarming recent study found a 50-60% decline in sperm count among men from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand between 1973 and 2011. More research is urgently needed to find out the cause as soon as possible. What is causing this dramatic change and...
Mar 6, 2018 | Health Science Update
Vitamin B-12 is vital to the normal function of the brain and the nervous system. It is also involved in the formation of red blood cells and helps to create and regulate DNA. The human body produces millions of red blood cells every minute. These cells cannot...
Mar 6, 2018 | Health Science Update
Red blood cells, contain an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen to every cell in the body and returns carbon dioxide from your tissues back to your lungs. Iron also helps your body make energizing ATP and the protective antioxidant enzyme...
Mar 6, 2018 | Health Science Update
Bones constantly remodel themselves. Osteoblasts make new bone; while, osteoclasts, destroy old bone. New research shows bones send messages throughout the body. Bones make hormones like osteocalcin, sclerostin, fibroblast growth factor 23 and lipocalin 2, which...
Feb 26, 2018 | Health Science Update
You can increase your body’s own fat burning metabolism by activating your brown adipose tissue. Mice given the bioflavonoid Rutin from mulberries showed enhanced brown fat formation and activity. Rutin has powerful antioxidant properties and helps your body...
Feb 26, 2018 | Health Science Update
It is known that exposure to chemical agents may have harmful effects to the respiratory system such as increasing the risk of asthma and health problems. A new study following 6,000 people for decades suggests that long-term respiratory health is impaired 10-20 years...
Feb 26, 2018 | Health Science Update
Many factors can contribute to constipation. Dehydration, lack of fiber, inactivity, and aging can reduce regularity. Exercising, drinking more fluids, and enjoying a diet that is adequate in fiber can promote regularity and prevent constipation. Fiber promotes the...
Feb 6, 2018 | Health Science Update
Using Nano-medical sensors, tiny probes that are 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair, scientists at Ohio State University found that vitamin D-3 benefits the health of human endothelial cells. Damage to the endothelium cells has been linked to high...
Jan 30, 2018 | Health Science Update
Researchers studied 142 individuals who were confirmed to have influenza. They took samples from each participant during the first 3 days after their symptoms emerged. Aerosol samples from 23 people were collected during normal breathing, without coughing or sneezing....
Jan 30, 2018 | Health Science Update
Dr. Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist and pioneer in anti-aging research. He is the Chief Science Officer for the SENS Research Foundation. After decades speaking on the feasibility of extending human life span, the concept of age reversal is going...
Jan 30, 2018 | Health Science Update
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to promote health and longevity. Studies have shown its health benefits include protecting the colon, prostate, and brain. The effect on the brain was the most surprising. It is known that we lose brain cells with aging which can...
Jan 21, 2018 | Health Science Update
Chances are your grandmother knew that a teaspoon of cod liver oil a day could help her morning stiffness and keep her healthy. Cod liver oil and fish oil contain high levels of two types of omega-3 fatty acids: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic...
Jan 21, 2018 | Health Science Update
When we think of air pollution, we usually refer to outdoor air quality. We know its healthier to avoid fumes from cars, planes, ships, etc. But what about the air we breathe indoors? These days Americans spend more time inside our homes, offices and public buildings...
Jan 21, 2018 | Health Science Update
There are many things that may affect your balance including dehydration, infections, high or low blood pressure, blood sugar, cardiac issues, and inner ear infections among other causes. With aging, balance and motor coordination can decline gradually over time....
Jan 13, 2018 | Health Science Update
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant polyphenols that have powerful anti-inflammatory benefits through your body. The unique antioxidants in pomegranates are called punicalagins. These antioxidants have been shown to help protect the heart and the arteries. Like...
Jan 13, 2018 | Health Science Update
The human microbiome appears to have a great impact on aging. Our gastrointestinal tract is home to 100 trillion bacteria. Many are friendly but some are irritating and inflammatory. Large amounts of antigens pass through the gut each day, making the gut mucosa the...
Jan 13, 2018 | Health Science Update
The Chinese culture has used natural remedies for thousands of years. Now one plant is getting attention for its immune strengthening properties and sweet delicious taste. Chinese tradition has taught through generations that Mormordica Fruit known as Luo Han Guo has...
Jan 5, 2018 | Health Science Update
Now is the time to make new goals to get healthier and back in shape. New research shows your dietary intake is even more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. The reason is that your basic metabolism, including digestion and thinking, burns 70-90...
Jan 5, 2018 | Health Science Update
Cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin. Indoor A/C and heaters, or living in the low humidity of desert climates, can dry your skin to a point that it feels uncomfortable. Here are some easy ways to protect your skin from getting dry, chapped, or even cracked in...
Jan 5, 2018 | Health Science Update
Scientists are beginning to fast forward research that may unlock how to reverse the aging process. In labs around the world top researchers are following clues that may lead to an understanding of how to halt and “yes” even rewind some of the...
Dec 29, 2017 | Health Science Update
At this time of year, we often find friends sniffling or feeling under the weather. As we stay indoors more and are exposed to germs from others, our immune system is challenged by viruses and bacteria. We all know that a healthy diet, rest, and avoiding people who...
Dec 29, 2017 | Health Science Update
When the clock strikes midnight and we ring in 2018, many of us will make New Year resolutions. Here are a few that can help you to be healthier and happier:1. Have an attitude of gratitude. Don’t be so hard on yourself, or make unreasonable goals. At the start...
Dec 29, 2017 | Health Science Update
How long have you kept that sponge in your sink? Chances are it’s too long. Sponges used to remove food debris from your plates and wipe down tables and sinks can be your enemy and be teaming with zillions of bacteria. They stay damp, perfect to grow bacteria,...
Dec 22, 2017 | Health Science Update
As millions take to the sky this holiday season, travelers will be exposed to lots of germs in the closed space of the airplane. If you plan to fly, now is the time to arm yourself with a personal strategy to stay healthy. First, be sure to plan ahead so you avoid the...
Dec 22, 2017 | Health Science Update
Although a glass of red wine can be healthy for your heart, too much alcohol can be very toxic to your liver. This essential organ does lots of the dirty work to keep you healthy by filtering toxins and removing debris. If your liver is sick, so are you. For thousands...
Dec 22, 2017 | Health Science Update
What do you do when you feel chest pain, dizzy, numbness in your face or jaw? Immediately tell the person closest to you. If you are out with strangers, write down a contact number of a family member or friend to call and give it to someone. Describe your symptoms....
Dec 16, 2017 | Health Science Update
A research team reviewed studies of 135,965 participants, covering 32 years. The participants who regularly used aspirin had a lower prevalence of cancers overall (3% lower), GI tract cancers (15% reduced risk) and colorectal cancer (19% lower risk). Aspirin had no...
