Story at-a-glance Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide,1 and one hidden factor keeps showing up in those most at risk — vitamin D deficiency. Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken your bones; it undermines the electrical and metabolic stability of your heart. This nutrient behaves more like a […]
Story at-a-glance Sleep deprivation among Americans is growing at a concerning rate. According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39% of adults aren’t getting enough sleep (around seven hours each day).1 Proper high-quality sleep is important because it allows your body to rest […]
A study published in Neurology found that cognitive problems in young adults nearly doubled from 2013 to 2023, while rates in older adults stayed flat or declined. Researchers say chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure — made worse by modern lifestyle stressors — disrupt brain energy and drive […]
Artificial sweeteners accelerate brain aging by 1.6 years and significantly impair memory and verbal fluency, particularly in adults under 60. An eight-year study of nearly 13,000 adults revealed that people who consume the most sugar substitutes experience the fastest cognitive decline, with diabetics facing the steepest losses. Story at a […]
Story at-a-glance Carrots have been valued for centuries as a source of nourishment, but modern science is uncovering a deeper reason why this root vegetable matters to your health. Inside carrots is a unique type of fiber called rhamnogalacturonan-I, or RG-I, that acts far differently than the roughage most people […]
Story at-a-glance Something unusual is happening across America — young adults are reporting more memory lapses, attention problems, and mental fatigue than ever before. The growing sense of “brain fog” is no longer limited to older adults or those with diagnosed conditions like dementia. It’s showing up in people who […]
Story at-a-glance Every year, millions of Americans move their clocks forward in March and back in November, but the health toll of this routine is rarely considered. The disruption goes beyond grogginess — it unsettles your body’s internal clock in ways that ripple through sleep, metabolism, and cardiovascular health. Losing […]
Story at-a-glance Your body runs on B vitamins the way a car runs on fuel — without them, everything slows down, sputters, and eventually stalls. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that linger in your tissues, B vitamins wash out quickly, which means you need to replace them daily to keep your cells […]
Story at-a-glance Magnesium quietly powers your body’s most important functions, from steady nerve signaling to smooth muscle movement and clear thinking. When levels drop too low, the effects show up as fatigue, poor sleep, cramps, or that stubborn brain fog that doesn’t seem to lift. Unlike many other nutrients, this […]
Story at-a-glance In North America, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) holds enormous influence over how children’s medical care is shaped. Its public positions and policy priorities steer the direction of pediatric practice, often setting the tone for what’s considered standard care. What’s less visible is how those priorities are […]