Millions of people struggle to get adequate, restful sleep. New research on sleep and health suggests that not getting enough sleep can have more serious effects on your health than previously realized. Have you ever struggled to fall asleep? Have you ever woken from a deep slumber unable to get back to sleep? If so, you are not alone. Sleep...

Got baby fever? New research on resveratrol and fertility suggests that this readily available supplement may help those who are trying to conceive, or who plan to try to conceive in the future. Around one in eight couples struggle with infertility, whether it be trouble conceiving or difficulty staying pregnant. Infertility can be one of the most devastating conditions, as it prevents people...

Age-related cognitive decline is an unfortunate part of growing older. According to new studies, this cognitive decline in women may begin earlier than previously suspected. For many people, one of the most feared aspects of aging is the prospect of cognitive decline. Physical disability can be mitigated, but no one wants to live without their memories, personality and ability to...

New research showing biotin benefits for multiple sclerosis suggests that this B vitamin may provide measurable health benefits for people suffering from this disease. Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a devastating disease and also one of the least understood medical problems. Although there are some leads as to why some people develop MS, we know very little about how...

New research investigating the link between vitamin D and metabolic syndrome suggests that a deficiency of this nutrient may be a factor in rising rates of chronic illness. Are you dealing with low energy, malaise and a lack of motivation? Are you also, like many Americans, struggling with maintaining healthy blood sugar, blood pressure or cholesterol levels? If so, the...

New studies linking lutein and brain health suggest that getting enough of certain plant compounds like lutein is essential to intelligence and cognitive function. Modern research is beginning to shed light on the importance of getting good nutrition as a means of staying healthy and preventing disease. Medications and surgeries are certainly important treatments, but many people would prefer to...

Do you get enough zinc in your diet? Research on the link between zinc and DNA repair suggests that this metal may be more important to human health than previously thought. If you are like many people in the United States and Europe, you may not be getting enough zinc in your diet. While most people know about the health...

Minor joint discomfort is a common concern that affects millions of Americans. A new study suggests that the natural supplements chondroitin and glucosamine outperform even the best modern treatments. Unfortunately, minor pain is a common problem, affecting around 100 million people in the United States alone. Joint discomfort is one of the most common causes of this pain epidemic. Not only can sub-optimal joint health cause people...

Are you trying to exercise more but are coming up short on "get up and go"? Low levels of a common neurotransmitter may be to blame. Countless Americans make the New Year's resolution to exercise more and finally get fit. However, when January 1 rolls around, these would-be fitness gurus often find they are stuck to the couch instead. If...

Gut microbes have been all over the news lately. The flora that live in your gastrointestinal tract, also known as your microbiome, have recently been proven to affect your overall health  in a variety of previously unknown ways. New studies show that they may have an even bigger effect than we previously realized, controlling our entire bodies—even down to our...