Quick Hitters
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Ergothioneine, a Powerful Little-known Nutrient
In recent years, the nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have gained much attention among health enthusiasts. One little-known nutrient in various mushrooms is ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring…
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The Healing Power of Mushrooms
The nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have been known since ancient times. Mushrooms have been used to heal various ailments for millennia, easing pain and other symptoms. Written records…
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Ketogenic Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
The ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat dietary regimen that causes the body to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. A number of health benefits…
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Intermittent fasting and Cellular Autophagy
Various dietary strategies have been described as having health benefits. These include the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), calorie restriction diets, and fasting. Several fasting regimens have become…
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There are various mechanisms by which intermittent fasting (IF) regimens are hypothesized to produce health benefits. These include effects on (1) circadian biology, (2) the gut microbiome, and (3) modifiable lifestyle…
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Sleep Deprivation and Cardiovascular Risks
It has been well demonstrated that we need around 8 hours of sleep per night. The quality and duration of sleep are crucial. Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health…
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Sleep Deprivation Effects on Nervous System
Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health risks. Regularly obtaining less than 7 hours of sleep is associated with adverse health consequences, including increased mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiac disease, obesity,…
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How is Sleep Deprivation Defined?
Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health risks. Regularly obtaining less than 7 hours of sleep is associated with adverse health consequences, including increased mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiac disease, obesity,…
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Açai Berries and Their Health Benefits
Acai berries are berries that grow on palm trees in the rainforests of South America, including Brazil. They have received a lot of attention due to their potent anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and…
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Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder
We are all subject to feeling down during the short days of winter, calling it “winter blues”. There are several reasons for this, including lack of sunlight on our skin, too…
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Vitamin D and Its Health Benefits
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb and regulate calcium levels in the body. It is critical for building and maintained bone mass which, in turn is…
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Vitamin B12 and Its Health Benefits
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that is present in certain food and available as a dietary supplement. Like vitamin D, deficiency of this vitamin is common, especially in older…