New data indicates that Americans saw an increase in high blood pressure during the pandemic; an increase that was more prevalent in women. There are a number of reasons why healthcare experts believe hypertension rates have increased over the course of the pandemic. Understanding these factors and how you can mitigate your chances of increased blood pressure during the pandemic...

Staying healthy during the holidays is no easy feat. Between the cornucopia of food temptations, the stress that comes with ticking all of the things off of your to-do list and everything else that comes with this time of the year, it is easy to put your health and wellness on the back burner. Fortunately, there are things that you...

Fear of infection, financial problems, worries about the uncertainty of the future and isolation from family and friends -- most people have experienced at least one of these in the past year. We are still in the midst of the pandemic, but the (long-term) health consequences are taking their toll, especially on mental health. A U.S. study examining the impact...

The millions of beneficial bacteria in your body play an instrumental role in your health, including mental function and emotional wellness. The connection between probiotics and mental health is fueled by what is known in scientific circles as the gut-brain axis as well as the function of the bacteria in the body's microbiome. Read on to learn more about this...

Melatonin, the mother hormone of chronobiology, could play a central role in the protection against and treatment of COVID-19, while supporting the immune response to vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. This is the result of a new Spanish-Portuguese study on the many advantages of melatonin in the fight against the coronavirus. Furthermore, the authors of the study recommend combining conventional therapy methods...

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the whole world on its head. However, along with all of the grief and challenges, there have been an amazing number of medical discoveries made out of a sense of urgency. In addition to implementing the widespread use of the mRNA vaccine technology, medical researchers have also learned more about...

The ways that the environment around you can help boost your immune function can be traced back to the biodiversity hypothesis; a theory that explains how contact with the world around you enriches the effectiveness of the body's microbiome. Recently, an experiment at a Finnish daycare center has helped to demonstrate the validity of the biodiversity hypothesis. Understanding how the...

A wide body of powerful medical research findings points to the success of zinc for cold and flu symptoms. These new findings demonstrate that increasing your intake of zinc can deliver numerous benefits to the immune system. This includes the potential lessening of the most common cold and flu symptoms. Using a zinc supplement can go a long way in helping...

If you struggle with high blood pressure or worry about it affecting you later in life, it is important that you arm yourself with the knowledge needed to nourish your body in the right ways. New research on how herbs lower blood pressure is shedding light on how a diet rich in spices and herbs may help to reduce blood...

While many people understand the importance of probiotics for a healthy lifestyle, they do not realize that probiotics are useless without prebiotics. You may be surprised at how a diet rich in both prebiotics and probiotics can translate to better health and wellness. Learning the differences between the two and why each is important will help you to make better choices...