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Can you eat your way to more energy? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an essential nutrient found in virtually every cell in your body. But with age, the amount you can produce diminishes. Many turn to supplements to fill the void, but can you get CoQ10 from food? Just why are people concerned about CoQ10? ...click here to read more

I slept poorly last night. I’m sure you’ve been there too. And like me, you’ve probably made your coffee a little stronger when you struggle with slumber. Of course, you might notice it can only do so much. Sure, coffee can boost your alertness and keep you awake the next day, but research suggests it’s ...click here to read more

A new study from the Max Planch Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the University of Münster finds that depression caused by cardiovascular diseases plays a smaller role in seniors compared to younger people. It was previously unknown whether age influenced the likelihood of suffering from depressive mood or depression. Smoking has previously ...click here to read more

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as culture has gone global, it’s becoming more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating a western diet can ...click here to read more

Your cholesterol levels have a lot to do with what you eat. But that isn’t the only factor. Adopting a more active lifestyle can also help you lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure how exercise lowers cholesterol, they know that it does. Exercise may help with weight management ...click here to read more

Summer provides a great opportunity for many to get out and experience the great outdoors. With the pandemic continuing to linger, you could be looking to spend some time on the trails and bike paths. These things seem harmless, but there is danger lurking all around you. Here are some ways to help keep you ...click here to read more

Increased age often leads to decreased energy. The hot sun and humidity might not help matters either. As far as age goes, however, it is part of the process. Humans produce less energy at the cellular level as they get older. Chronic illness is also more common with age. But these issues don’t tell the ...click here to read more

A long day on your feet could cause some swelling, as can a bug bite or a salty dinner. But swelling isn’t always minor. Sometimes it can indicate a more serious condition. Swelling is a natural response that shows your immune system is working. That’s why the area surrounding a bump or bite grows. But ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, waking up an hour earlier than normal could reduce the risk of major depression by 23%. This new genetic study is among the first to quantify just how much or little change is needed to influence mental health. As people started to get their ...click here to read more

For those with fatty liver disease, controlling blood sugar may help to reduce their risk of liver scarring and disease progression. There are currently no approved drugs to treat the condition, so researchers are hopeful that lifestyle interventions could help to decrease some of the more serious side effects. According to a new study by ...click here to read more

Poor sleeping habits are associated with heart disease and obesity. Now, new research is suggesting that diabetes risk is also a major concern. The study, from researchers in Italy, suggests that diabetes and heart disease risk is especially high when people tend to stay up late at night and sleep in. Researchers looked at 172 ...click here to read more

As temperatures warm and people flock outdoors to enjoy the season, the opportunity to enjoy a drink or two increases. Finishing off some yard work or sitting outside to relax with your drink of choice is a nice way to celebrate the season. Alcohol intake is associated with both health benefits and risks. Striking the ...click here to read more

There seems to be an ever-expanding pool of research indicating that your gut health can influence how you think, feel, and function. But if you want to have a chance at the benefits, you have to give it what it needs. The magic that fuels your guts action is not magic at all. It’s bugs. ...click here to read more

It’s easy to think about blood pressure from a one-dimensional standpoint. Sure, they influence heart health. But there are a lot more reasons why your doctor is so focused on those numbers. Your blood vessels are kind of like the pipes in your house. They feed blood to the whole body, but if the pressure ...click here to read more