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Study Sheds New Light on Immune System
Researchers have created a novel new view of how immune cells recognize threats such as viruses. The researchers even believe that their discovery could be used to design better vaccines and to gain a deeper insight into autoimmune diseases and allergies. According to the researchers, their study reveals crucial new knowledge about B cells, which ...
Healthy Immunity: A Balancing Act
As colder weather approaches, consumers are looking to ensure their immune system is functioning optimally. Elizabeth Kim, marketing specialist, Korea Ginseng Corporation, California, noted that according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the timing and severity of the 2022-2023 influenza season will supply the United States with as many as 173 million ...
Talking Sports Nutrition With Trisha Sugarek MacDonald
Vitamin Retailer reached out to Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, BS, MS, Sr. Director of Research & Development/ National Educator for Sugar Land, TX-based Bluebonnet Nutrition (bluebonnetnutrition.com) with a few questions about sports nutrition, and here’s what she had to say. VR: What are main drivers of the sports nutrition space? Sugarek MacDonald: Drivers of the sports ...
Muscle & Strength: How Active Nutrition Is the Name of the Game
The Panel: Christopher Bailey, PhD, Director of Scientific Affairs, Gencor, Orlando, FL, www.gencorpacific.com Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, https://betsyhealth.com Katie Emerson, MS, RD, LDN, Manager of Scientific Affairs, Nutrition21, Saddle Brook, NJ, https://nutrition21.com Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD, FACN, FISSN, Clinical Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University and Partner in Substantiation Sciences, Inc., ...
Pediatric Mental Health: From a Concern to a Crisis
Parents may not immediately think about their children’s mental health and well-being as a top concern. Often, one worries more about children’s’ physical health and safety. However, according to ECRI, an independent, nonprofit health care organization, the pediatric mental health crisis tops its 2023 list of most pressing patient safety concerns. “While rates of depression ...
Children’s Health & Wellness Grows
Natural products addressing children’s health are booming as manufacturers focus on parents’ top concerns. Parents are responsible for all aspects of their children’s lives, from safety and security to education and learning the ropes of life. One of a parent’s most important responsibilities, however, is ensuring optimal nutrition and the overall good health of their ...
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[Video] 2023 Retailer of the Year: Fruitful Yield
While successfully adapting to industry changes over the years, this Chicagoland retail favorite keeps the focus on helping people improve their health. Images from Fruitful Yield in Chicago, IL. Feature
Howard Schiffer, Founder & President, Vitamin Angels
Howard Schiffer is the founder and president of Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide. Here he discusses the organization’s most recent work. Question: Please describe Vitamin Angels’ work. Answer: Today, more than 3 billion people worldwide—largely in low-resource settings—experience some form of malnutrition. We focus on reaching ...
Hydration for Optimal Athletic Performance and Overall Health
The importance of hydration for good health and properly functioning body systems cannot be overstated. Because the body cannot store water, we must constantly supply it with water to maintain its many functioning systems. Not only should you hydrate while exercising, you should also hydrate pre- and post-workout to replace fluids lost through sweat. While ...
Holistic Thyroid Support
The thyroid is a small, but powerful, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that is a part of the endocrine system, which releases and produces certain hormones. The thyroid plays a seminal role in everything from energy levels, metabolic function, brain development, digestive function, hormone regulation and controlling heart and muscle function.1 ...
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