As the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, pandemic spreads across the globe, scientists all over the world are searching for a cure, while at the same time scrambling to create an effective vaccine. Research into the possibility of repurposing existing medications to treat this latest pandemic has uncovered an effective use of melatonin for this very purpose -- treating and...

Why is it important to protect against inflammation? Inflammation is a positive response from your immune system as it reacts to an infection, illness or injury. The inflammatory response is actually the culmination of the antibodies, proteins and increased blood flow sent to the affected area in an attempt to protect and heal that part of the body. Initially, inflammation...

March 13th is World Sleep Day. On this day, the World Sleep Society is issuing a worldwide call to action regarding the importance of getting quality sleep each night. Read below to learn how you can achieve a more restful night. How Does Getting Sufficient Sleep Improve Your Quality of Life? It's common to hear that getting a full seven...

There are as many as 30.2 million people in the United States who suffer from diabetes, some of whom are living with the condition but have not yet been diagnosed. This number continues to rise year by year in spite of efforts to educate people about the importance of watching blood glucose levels. Unfortunately, sugar and blood-sugar-spiking refined carbs are...

Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects motor skills by way of the central nervous system. While symptoms may be mild at first, this condition inevitably worsens gradually over time. Currently, more than 500,000 people in the United States have Parkinson's, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Since motor skills are affected, symptoms of Parkinson's disease can vary...

Our bodies' biological functions are regulated by a 24-hour internal clock, more commonly known as the circadian rhythm. This system determines when certain compounds are released and used by our organs, as well as when different organ systems are most active. By studying the bodily systems and processes that adhere to this 24-hour rhythm, scientists have discovered that certain nutrients...

Oxidative stress is a harmful process similar to "rusting" that results when there are more free radical molecules than antioxidant molecules in the body. Because free radicals have an odd electron count, they can initiate long-chain chemical reactions in the body. While these reactions can either be harmful or beneficial, they more often produce adverse effects, including a greater risk...

Erectile dysfunction is a frustrating and often embarrassing condition that involves the inability to achieve and maintain an erection. Although it's natural to have difficulty obtaining an erection from time to time, this condition infers a more long-term problem. While erectile dysfunction is more common in older men, adult males of any age can develop this condition. New research has...

In simple terms, a superfruit is a food that contains a condensed serving of vitamins and powerful phyto-nutrients that are beneficial to human health. These foods benefit the immune system in a variety of ways and it has been found that they can even benefit the health of bone marrow. Research is only beginning to uncover some of the significant...

The National Sleep Foundation estimates that roughly 40 percent of Americans experience some difficulty sleeping each year. In addition to affecting physical conditions, such as heart health and diabetes, a lack of sufficient sleep is also known to affect mental health, instigating depression and anxiety. In new studies, a focus on nutrition has suggested that diet affects sleep and mental...