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Light Pollution Impedes Normal Melatonin Production

by Lisa Schofield | June 1, 2021

It’s no secret that in the past decades, we have been slowly losing sleep in adulthood. Many blame poor diet, lack of exercise and unmitigated stress. But there is another culprit that we cannot completely avoid—light pollution. Research has validated that light pollution can indeed suppress melatonin production in humans and in animals. Melatonin sets […]

Going to the Dogs: Men’s Prostate Cancer Screening Innovation

by Joy Choquette | June 1, 2021

The widely used prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests that doctors use to help detect cancer risk in men could be a thing of the past. The test can lead to missed aggressive prostate cancer in men who have it. It can also indicate that a cancer is aggressive when it in fact, isn’t. Alternative testing […]

Popeye Was Right: Study Validates Strength from Spinach

by Lisa Schofield | May 4, 2021

Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet predominantly from vegetables had significantly better muscle function of their lower limbs. Poor muscle […]

Want Healthy Hips? Decrease or Eliminate These Potential Culprits

by Joy Choquette | May 4, 2021

As we age the health of our bones, particularly hips, becomes increasingly fragile. Falls of elderly persons that result in hip fractures can be debilitating short-term and result in less independence long-term. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 300,000 people aged 65 and older in the U.S. suffer from hip fractures […]

Study Shows Those With Multiple Mental Disorders May Age Faster

by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta | April 5, 2021

Mental disorders can take a toll on the body. Those who struggle with mental disorders early in life may expect poorer physical health and accelerated aging as adults according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry. In the study, participants who had a greater variety and persistence of mental disorder symptoms in adulthood, or high […]

What’s Driving Digestive Un-health?

by James Gormley | April 5, 2021

Vitamin Retailer interviewed Dr. Mark Drucker, advisor for Torrance, CA-based Sun Chlorella (sunchlorellausa.com), and we asked him: With reportedly 60 million Americans with heartburn and another 4 million with frequent constipation, very briefly what are the main drivers of digestive un-health today — poor diet, medications, stress, ingredients in food, or other factors? Drucker: There […]

Study: Pollen Allergies Occur More Frequently in Anxiety Sufferers

by Lisa Schofield | April 5, 2021

Seasonal allergies to different types of grass or tree pollen are more common in people with anxiety disorders, while patients with depression are more likely to suffer from perennial allergies triggered by allergens such as animal hair. Conversely, food and drug allergies were unaffected by these psychosocial disorders. The team interviewed over 1,700 people from […]

Protein as a “Midnight Snack” May Raise A.M. Blood Sugar

by Lisa Schofield | March 1, 2021

Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar amounts the next morning in the morning for healthy people, according to research presented at The Physiological Society’s Future Physiology 2020 conference. Having high blood sugar levels after eating is linked to health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Previous research has shown that a snack […]

CRN: Age Restrictions and Dietary Supplements

by James Gormley | March 1, 2021

 Vitamin Retailer magazine spoke with Steve Mister, President and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), about recent New York bills and similar legislation seen across states that would restrict access to two broad categories of dietary supplements and functional foods: sports nutrition and weight management products. Here’s what he had to say: […]

Preventing Face Mask Skin Problems

by Janet Poveromo | March 1, 2021

The American Academy of Dermatology Association has offered some tips on ways to prevent face mask skin problems. Here are a few: Wear the right mask. To reduce skin problems, look for masks that offer the following: • A snug, but comfortable fit • At least two layers of fabric • Soft, natural, and breathable […]

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