Some prenatal vitamins contain a “concerning” amount of toxic heavy metals, while others don’t have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins — 32...
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Expert explains how to choose the protein powder to add to your diet Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly explains the many different protein powder options and how each variation can help you meet your health goals. At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle...
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This article is the fourth in a series based on Gallup’s latest surveys in Ukraine. In 2023 and 2024, some occupied territories with entrenched Russian control were excluded because of lack of coverage by Ukrainian mobile operators. The exclusion represents approximately 10% to 12% of the...
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What to eat and what to avoid is one of the most daunting questions for any diabetic, as what you eat can directly impact your insulin levels. In fact, managing diabetes calls for mindfully choosing foods that can help sustain the release of sugar into the bloodstream and effectively manage sudden...
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Recent research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs sheds light on the ways psychedelic experiences might influence mental wellbeing. The study suggests that while intense, subjective reactions during psychedelic use—such as emotional breakthroughs or mystical feelings—contribute to...
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Expert reveals how to add more superfoods to your diet Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly explains what foods are designated as a "superfood" and how they can benefit your overall health goals. Trends in the worldwide blueberry market show that interest in the longstanding popular fruit remains high...
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The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers to conclude that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
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Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease,” said...
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