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Memory Function Improves Immediately After Mild Physical Activity
Researchers found that even very light workouts can increase the connectivity between parts of the brain responsible for memory formation and storage. And it doesn’t have to be working with weights or running on a treadmill, even yoga or tai chi can do the trick, according to a 2018 study by researchers at the University ...
Easy Holiday Menu Food Swaps for Blood Sugar Management
With the end-of-year holidays here, retailers can remind their customers that there are easy food swaps that can be made that focus on changes to help manage blood sugar and support heart health at holiday time and year-round: • adding whole grains • eating a source of protein with meals and snacks • trying more ...
The Basics for Mental and Physical Health
According to the www.webmd.com article mentioned in “Natural Solutions for Mood Support,” in Vitamin Retailer’s November 2021 issue, there are lifestyle steps that consumers can take to improve their mental and physical health, which are closely related. First, consumers should regularly exercise, which is important not only for physical fitness, but also for improving mood. ...
Zinc Shown to Help Relieve UTIs
Findings from research about the role of zinc in the immune system may help the development of new non-antibiotic treatment strategies for bacterial diseases, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to authors of a published study. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide and can lead to serious conditions such as ...
Preserve Your Muscle Mass
In an article on health.harvard.edu titled “Preserve Your Muscle Mass,” Harvard Health Publishing details the ways in which the aging male population can prevent muscle loss. “Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. After age 30, you begin to lose as much as 3 percent to 5 percent per decade. Most ...
Strengthen Immune Function by Eliminating Fructose, Study Suggests
A new study strongly suggests that diets high in fructose damage the immune system. The new research has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of the immune system in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown. Fructose is commonly found in sugary drinks, sweets and ...
A Silver Lining to COVID-19: Fewer Medications Prescribed to Children During Pandemic
The negative impact of COVID-19 has been long-lasting and far reaching. Good news during the past 18 months has been hard to come by. But a study recently conducted by Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan found that medications prescribed to children dropped significantly during the first eight months of the pandemic. In fact, ...
Video: 2021 Retailer of the Year—Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN
An Island in a Storm: Mastel’s Health Foods provides a weary community reassurance and health. Images from Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN. Feature
EFAs for Vegan Customers: Flaxseed Lignans
“There is a lack of knowledge about lignans, a very important antioxidant,” stated Sarah Bishop, marketing coordinator for Flax 4 Life, based in Washington, a maker of baked goods such as brownies, muffins, cookies, granola and cakes that contain high-lignan flaxseed. According to Bishop, flaxseed lignans are perfect for vegans and vegetarians who won’t obtain ...
The added benefits of probiotics. It’s not just about your gut.
You’ve likely heard about the brain-gut connection or gut-brain axis. The good news is this connection can be used in more ways than you might expect. Typically, prebiotics, probiotics and even postbiotics are recommended as a solution for those with gastrointestinal and other digestive-related issues. But why limit these healthy bacteria to a nutrition focus? ...
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