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[Extra! Extra!] It’s Not Just Us! Science Shows That Animals Get COVID, Too
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published in Nature Communications. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the ...
Engaging the Prevent Defense
Much like in football (the NFL season kicks off this month), humans should look at their immunity as a prevent defense. In the game, this alignment is used to prevent the offense from long gains and imminent score. With the immune system, supplements aim to ensure an offensive microscopic bug doesn’t score a figurative touchdown, ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Talking Children’s Health With Ramona Billingslea
VR: Where does homeopathy fit into the children’s health mix? Billingslea: Homeopathy plays an important role when we are working with parents to support their children’s best healthy-living needs. We carry a strong collection of homeopathies created specifically for kids as part of our kids’ health category. Our homeopathy selections allow us to serve those ...
Nutrition for Children: Definitely Not “Kids’ Stuff”
Parents today are very sophisticated with regard to quality, taste and efficacy for dietary supplements geared to children. The market for children’s health has been faring much better than the adult market if we are to compare a 20 percent boost in kids’ health vs. growth of only about 8 percent for adult health, according ...
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[Extra! Extra!] 10 of the Key Scientific Developments on Muscle and Strength Products
According to Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, NY Bd. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, the latest science for muscle and dietary supplements highlights advancements in ingredient efficacy, delivery systems and personalized nutrition. He provided a list of 10 of the key scientific developments for this category while also explaining ...
A Growing Pillar of Strength
Many more consumers are becoming interested in safe and effective muscle-building products. Originally focused on athletes and bodybuilders, the muscle and strength category has expanded to include everyday consumers. Over the past few years, it has expanded to include more women, everyday consumers and older individuals suffering from sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a condition associated with ...
An Open Invitation to Join SENPA
Open invitation… To what you may ask? SENPA. What is SENPA and why would we want to be part of it? SENPA is a non-profit organization focused on the independent retailer for the last 60-plus years. This group focuses on how to help the “small guys” remain relevant and competitive. How do they do that ...
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[Video] 2024 Retailer of the Year: Healthy Living Market
Maintaining the highest standards in retailing for 38 years makes this family-owned business a shining star in Vermont and upstate New York. Feature
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[Extra! Extra!] Blue Light (Not So) Special
Years ago, a well-known department store used to run “Blue Light Specials.” When blue lights in the store began strobing, shoppers knew there was a special flash sale going on and would race to get these products at a discount. Shoppers loved Blue Light Specials. Today, though, individuals are dealing with a different type of ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Probi’s HEAL9 Protects Against Inflammaging, According to Study
Probi has announced results of a new study on its HEAL9 probiotic strain that has shown specific benefits in inflammaging, a term describing chronic inflammation that accompanies and exacerbates aging. The UN has estimated that the population aged 65 years and older will continue to rise during the coming years, eventually doubling by 2050. With ...
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