Artificial sweeteners found in Diet Coke and similar beverages might hasten brain aging and memory deterioration, new research indicates. Individuals consuming the highest amounts of artificial sweeteners showed a 62% accelerated rate of cognitive decline—equivalent to approximately 1.6 years of cognitive aging.   Younger Adults and Those With Diabetes ExperienceContinue Reading

No matter what time of the year it is, life can feel overwhelming. Between workplace pressures, family responsibilities, and global happenings, our nervous system absorbs everything. Additionally, we’re bombarded with reminders to stay productive, maintain fitness regimens, and preserve social connections—all while sustaining meditation habits and ensuring children receive probiotics.Continue Reading

Opening the faucet should deliver refreshing water, not mysterious smells. Detecting something pungent, sour, or simply odd is enough to concern anyone about their water quality—that nagging worry about potential problems is difficult to dismiss. However, before alarm sets in (or you begin hoarding bottled water), understand that specific odorsContinue Reading

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid—a compound that gives vinegar its distinctive sharp taste and smell. This acetic acid may delay gastric emptying, promoting satiety and reducing calorie consumption. “The effect of slowed gastric emptying is key to any weight loss and blood sugar regulation,” says Shiara Ortiz-Pujols, MD, MPH,Continue Reading

Experiencing both depression and anxiety simultaneously is relatively common. Studies indicate that 60% of individuals living with anxiety also experience depressive symptoms. This percentage holds true for people with depression who also show signs of anxiety. While anxiety and depression are separate conditions, they frequently co-occur. This combination can complicateContinue Reading

While prunes have long been recognized for their digestive benefits, emerging research indicates they may also support healthy cholesterol levels and help combat inflammation. The Heart-Protective Properties of Prunes Incorporating prunes into your daily routine may help optimize cholesterol levels while decreasing oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Oxidative stress developsContinue Reading

Epsom salts, also called magnesium sulfate, are a naturally occurring chemical compound thought to help with certain conditions. Those who use Epsom salts do so for a variety of reasons, such as reducing stress, easing muscle soreness, and taming skin irritation. What Are Epsom Salts? Epsom salts represent a typeContinue Reading

Recent animal research has unveiled an intriguing possibility: combining a green tea antioxidant with nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3, might rejuvenate aging brain cells and eliminate protein plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier human studies have also connected green tea and dietary vitamin B3 to improved cognitiveContinue Reading

Recent animal research has unveiled an intriguing possibility: combining a green tea antioxidant with nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3, might rejuvenate aging brain cells and eliminate protein plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier human studies have also connected green tea and dietary vitamin B3 to improved cognitiveContinue Reading