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Ashwagandha: An Herb for Our Time
Ashwagandha is the ancient herb for our modern time. It helps everything from stress, anxiety and insomnia to sex and fitness. Ashwagandha & Mental Health Ashwagandha seems to specialize in anxiety, stress and sleepless nights. A systematic review of five controlled studies found that ashwagandha significantly improves anxiety.1 All kinds of research shows that it ...
[Extra! Extra!] Achieving Prediabetes Remission
Weight loss is one of the standard recommendations for those with prediabetes to prevent their condition from progressing. However, it may not be the only way to bring prediabetes into remission. A 2025 study analysis published in Nature Medicine found that achieving prediabetes remission is possible without weight loss. This paper analyzed results from the ...
Staying Active
Everyday consumers are turning to sports products for overall health and wellness. Although sports nutrition has largely been geared toward athletes and fitness enthusiasts, in recent years, it has seen a massive shift toward everyday consumers who are prioritizing overall health, fitness and well-being. This shift has driven demand for various products such as protein ...
Women Now Outnumber Men Globally in Seeking Higher Protein Intake
According to a new report from Euromonitor International, women now account for 51 percent of global consumers seeking to boost their protein intake. Protein continues to expand beyond traditional sports and fitness nutrition, and experts attribute the shift to “a growing awareness of protein’s role in well-being and immunity.” Women are among several consumer groups ...
PLT Releases Consumer Research on Mood for Sports and Active Nutrition
Ingredient distributor PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ) released new consumer research titled Feeling Active about how cognitive states—or mood—can affect sports and active nutrition. In 2024, PLT engaged with a third-party consumer research firm to conduct a study on consumer attitudes toward mood and active nutrition. The study featured 546 participants from the United States, ...
Former Boxer Floyd Mayweather Launches Supplement Line
Former professional boxer and entrepreneur Floyd Mayweather Jr. launched his own line of premium supplements called 101 (One of One). The brand recognizes that we are all “one of one” with unique goals for fitness journeys. “For years, I was asked what supplements I take to stay on top of my game. I don’t cut ...
NOW Survey Reveals Top Health and Wellness Priorities in 2025
A new consumer survey commissioned by NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) reveals energy is set to dominate health and wellness in 2025. According to the report, 56 percent of respondents are seeking supplements to boost their energy levels and keep up with their busy lives. Other high-ranked trends include fitness support at 37 percent, better ...
iHerb Debuts Digital Wellness Hub
On Jan. 2, iHerb (Irvine, CA) announced the launch of its iHerb Wellness Hub, an online multimedia platform for wellness, fitness, nutrition, beauty, etc. The platform features a wide array of health articles, recipes, videos and podcasts to provide valuable insights on the role of vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and natural remedies for promoting healthy ...
Robin Arzón Becomes Jarrow Formulas’ First Brand Ambassador
To inspire and motivate others, Jarrow Formulas (Sherman Oaks, CA) appointed health and fitness powerhouse Robin Arzón as its first brand ambassador. She will receive the title “Chief of Superior Starts.” “I am thrilled to take on this role as Chief of Superior Starts and work with Jarrow Formulas as we empower people to level ...
Cheryl L. Green, MD
Cheryl L. Green, MD, is a lifestyle psychiatrist based in Southern California. She is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and she has a private practice based in the greater Los Angeles area. Green holds degrees from Harvard University, Princeton University and the Stanford University School of Medicine. ...
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