Cognitive Health

The over 65 population in the US is expected to double by 2030, reaching about 20% of the population. The prevalence of osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers incre…

It is hard to prove that foods boost brain function, but there is a lot of evidence that nutrient deficiencies can cause cognitive delays, oxidative damage to brain cells, decreased cellular energy…

Anyone can experience depression, but the signs and symptoms vary among people. For example, some people express sadness, while others show anger or frustration. Women tend to be more expressive an…

Brain fog is not a diagnosable medical condition. Instead, it is a constellation of symptoms affecting thinking and memory. Many people have experienced temporary brain fog. We all have those days …

Supplements are nutrients and vitamins people take to mitigate the effects of an imperfect diet or increased needs due to chronic disease or aging. Over 170 million Americans take dietary supplemen…

For most other body organs, it is straightforward to understand the relationship between the physical organ and the diseases that impact it. For example, when fluid fills the lungs, the fluid can b…

Sometimes it’s hard to separate the nervous system, an organ system like any other in the body, from your sense of self. While your brain is indeed a collection of cells, just like the liver …

Cannabidiol (CBD) Beneath all of the mainstream media buzz and marketing gimmicks lies a truth about the fascinating compound known as cannabidiol or, more commonly CBD. You may know it as the alle…

Every so often a mysterious new molecule grabs the public’s attention – making the rounds of news, magazines, and social media before quickly disappearing into irrelevance soon after emerging…

When you take a hard look at the list of potential benefits vitamin D can provide, you might quickly realize they are really just a perfect example of the powers of genetic expression. Nearly all o…