Articles by Karen Morse
Multifunctional Minerals: Essential for Good Health
An educated customer base and loyalty to established, proven products keep the mineral market strong. The consumption of minerals is essential to support a number of life-sustaining functions. Due to the busy lifestyles led by Americans and the changes in farming practices in the United States, there is a growing need for supplements to enhance ...
Aquamin – a Star in the Mineral Category
Consumers have many choices when it comes to mineral supplements, and manufacturers are looking for ways to remain competitive, which includes using ingredients with science-backed support, global trends such as clean labels initiatives, and delivery systems that enhance the customer’s experience. According to Greg Berthomieu, vice president of strategic partnerships at California-based Stauber, Aquamin is ...
Healthy & Strong: Natural Products Address Men’s Wants and Needs
According to an article out of the Cleveland Clinic, current top health concerns for men include prostate cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Other age-related concerns that made the list included decreased testosterone levels, erectile dysfunction and difficulty with weight management. “Today, men are more aware than in the past that they can positively influence ...
Prostate Cancer Detected From Scent in Urine
With prostate cancer ranked as the third most common type of cancer in the United States, accurate screening and detection for the disease is essential. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in 2016. Early detection is critical to saving lives, ...
Constant Exposure to Digital Devices is Causing Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain Across Age Groups
In their 2016 Digital Eye Strain Report, the Vision Council shared some alarming statistics about how the use of technology is negatively impacting health. Nearly 90 percent of Americans use digital devices for two or more hours each day—that’s long enough to experience the physical eye discomfort associated with digital eye strain. The other symptoms ...
Focusing on Eye Health
Technology’s impact on eye health is widening the market to include consumers of all ages. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the number of people affected by the most common eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma is expected to double between ...
Lactobacillus plantarum Bacteria Can Reduce Stress-Related Behavior and Anxiety Symptoms
Stress and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders in the world. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, long-term stress can be lead to serious health problems high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and mental health problems such as depression. A study out of the University of Missouri published in Scientific ...
Stress Solutions
A vast array of products in the stress and anxiety market give retailers a multitude of options to help ease the stressors of modern life for both children and adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some type of anxiety disorder, yet only about ...
Better Absorption and Retention of Zinc Increases Its Health Benefits
Zinc is an essential mineral. Aside from iron, it is the most common mineral in our bodies found in each and every cell. Humans need zinc for immune system health, growth and development, a healthy reproductive system, for proper vision, healthy skin, and many other functions. Zinc is known to support a variety of men’s ...
Natural Solutions for Total Body Health for Men
Products that nourish the body both inside and out are popular in this growing market. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the top five causes of death in adult men in the U.S. are heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease (such as emphysema and asthma) and stroke. In fact, the ...
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