Researchers looked at more than 10,800 older adults and discovered that those who regularly listened to music had a 39% lower chance of developing dementia than those who rarely or never did. Playing an instrument also helped lower the risk...
Let Me Give You A Brief History of Chamomile Chamomile (pronounced kam-uh-meel or kam-uh-myle) is a member of the Asteraceae family, the same family that includes daisies, and has been used medicinally since at least 500 BCE. The ancient Egyptians...
Dr. Wiggy has often written about how chronic, low-grade inflammation drives many of today’s most common health problems, from heart disease to metabolic disorders and even cognitive decline. This new research supports that same principle, highlighting how simple, food-based interventions...
A Brief History of Valerian Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, though it’s now grown worldwide. Its medicinal use dates back more than 2,000 years. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians, including Hippocrates...
The research team, led by Associate Professor Yoshihisa Hirota and Professor Yoshitomo Suhara, found a way to chemically modify vitamin K by attaching it to retinoic acid, an active form of vitamin A known for its role in cell growth...
One of the things about spending a bit extra for something that is natural, and/or healthy, is that you really want to get the most bang for your buck.Being healthy can seem a bit pricey, even though the potential benefits...
Does Monk Fruit Come From Monks? The answer is “no, it doesn’t come from monks.”Monk fruit (also known as luo han guo) is a small, round fruit native to southern China, from the plant Siraitia grosvenorii. When the fruit’s juice...
What Defines An Ultra-Processed Food? Ultra-processed foods (often called UPFs) are the packaged, long-shelf-life products you find lining most grocery store aisles: sodas, snacks, cakes, frozen meals, flavored chips, processed meats, and sugary cereals. They’re engineered to taste good and...
Why Bees Matter More Than Most People Realize Bees are nature’s original networkers, and we tend to take them for granted, They move pollen from plant to plant, ensuring that fruits, vegetables, and seeds can grow. Without their tireless work,...
