Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative
Restoring Deep, Slow Wave Sleep to Enhance Health and Lifespan
If you have trouble falling asleep, wake up frequently in the middle of the night, or drag yourself out of bed in the morning feeling drained and exhausted, you’re not
Everyday Stress Prematurely Ages Immune System, Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease and Infections
Stress – from traumatic events, job strain and everyday stressors – has been shown to accelerate the aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular
Vital Cell: Supporting Thymus Function for Healthy Immune Response
White Paper The key to a healthy, functioning immune system rests with the thymus gland, a small organ lying just beneath the breastbone. The primary role of the thymus is
Abrupt Loss of Organ Function in Elderly Linked to Mutations in Blood Stem Cells
A new study links the lifelong accumulation of genetic alterations to blood stem cells with dramatic changes in blood production that lead to the abrupt deterioration of organ function after
Study Finds Eating an Egg a Day Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. Their findings suggest that eating up to one egg per day may help
Whey Protein Supplement Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
A new study has shown that drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. In the study, which
Medicinal Cannabis Reduces Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients
A comprehensive assessment of the benefits of medical cannabis for cancer-related pain found that for most oncology patients, pain measures improved significantly, other cancer-related symptoms also decreased, the consumption of
Discovery Reveals How Blocking Inflammation Can Lead to Chronic Pain
Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Their research puts into
Sleep Deprivation Impairs Stem Cells in the Cornea, Linked to Vision Impairment
Sleep deprivation – getting too little high-quality sleep – is a serious health problem. More than one-third of people in the US report getting less than the recommended minimum of