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9 brain-boosting foods to improve your cognitive function

Learning, thinking, problem solving, decision making, and the ability to pay attention all fall under a term called cognitive function. Unfortunately, about two out of three Americans suffer from cognitive impairment, at an average age of 70. And while age is the biggest risk factor for experiencing cognitive decline, other risk factors include family history,…

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So, can NAD+ supplements really turn back the clock?

If you keep up with the latest health trends, chances are you’ve heard of NAD. A wellness buzzword that’s currently in the spotlight, NAD (which stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is an energy-generating coenzyme found in every cell of the body. And while the body produces it naturally, NAD levels decline as we age, which…

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WHO revises guidelines on fats and carbohydrates: both quantity and quality are important for good health

News Lifestyle Health WHO revises guidelines on fats and carbohydrates: ‘Both quantity and quality are important for good health’ The three new guidelines – “Saturated Fatty Acids and Trans Fatty Acids Intake for Adults and Children”, “Total Fat Intake for Prevention of Unhealthy Weight Gain in Adults and Children” and “Carbohydrate Intake for Adults and…

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Often mislabelled botanical sports supplements

A whopping 89 percent of sports supplements with botanical ingredients that purportedly have performance-enhancing properties didn’t have accurate ingredient labels, and 12 percent contained FDA-prohibited substances, according to new research. Of the 57 products tested, 40 percent had no detectable levels of the advertised botanical ingredient on the label, reported Pieter Cohen, MD, of the…

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Vitamin D Supplements: Could They Help Reduce Inflammation?

Share on PinterestOlder people with a vitamin D deficiency have higher levels of inflammation, a new study has found. Image credit: Guille Faigold/Stocksy. Inflammation is the mechanism by which the body responds to and fights off infection. However, chronic or long-term inflammation is associated with many diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and dementia. Age,…

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