Maybe you saw “FDA-Approved” on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and… Continue reading What “FDA-Approved” Really Means
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10 Steps to Optimize Pregnancy
Trouble conceiving can be incredibly challenging, both physically and emotionally. However, there are several steps that women can take to optimize their chances of pregnancy. Here, fertility expert Dr. Zaher Merhi, Director of Research and Development in IVF Technologies at the New York City-based New Hope Fertility Center, offers ten steps that can help in… Continue reading 10 Steps to Optimize Pregnancy
Chewing Gum: Could it Be Effective for Delivering Vitamins?
Gum as a delivery system for vitamins? Nearly 15 percent of all chewing gum varieties sold promise to provide health-enhancing supplements to users – which inspired a team of Penn State researchers to study whether two vitamin-supplemented products were effective at delivering vitamins to the body. Their results validate the concept of gum as an… Continue reading Chewing Gum: Could it Be Effective for Delivering Vitamins?
Top Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health
Healthy bones require a total of 19 vitamins and minerals for optimum health. And many foods contain more than one top bone health nutrient. Whole foods that are unprocessed and organic are best, since pesticides inhibit the growth of nutrients within a plant. It’s also recommended that we regularly alter our menu choices to derive bone… Continue reading Top Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health
The Best Vitamins to Take for Your Age
Here are my top recommendations for vitamins you should be taking through the generations: Your 20’s –In our 20’s, we’re super active, so Vitamin B is really important. Vitamin B will keep you energized throughout the day and prevent you from crashing. Vitamin C is another important vitamin that will boost your immune system… Continue reading The Best Vitamins to Take for Your Age
Many Popular Vitamins Don’t Have Health Benefits
The most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit or harm, according to a new study. The finding, from researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital, in Toronto, and the University of Toronto, was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. According to a news release from St. Michael’s, the systematic review… Continue reading Many Popular Vitamins Don’t Have Health Benefits
Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
Eating well is crucial to good health, especially as we get older. The experts from the National Institute on Aging share strategies for making sure that your meals are healthy. Drink plenty of liquids With age, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. Drink water often. Low-fat or fat-free milk or 100% juice… Continue reading Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
5 Steps to Healthy, Fabulous Hair
From taking essential vitamins to a simple head massage, hair restoration expert Dr. Baiju Gohil breaks down some easy ways to get enviable hair this season. Dr. Gohil is a board-certified surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, dedicated to hair restoration and hair loss treatment. He opened Robotic Hair Restoration Long of… Continue reading 5 Steps to Healthy, Fabulous Hair
Essential Nutrients for Women over 40
Although they say “40 is the new 30,” and cougars in the dating scene have never been more trendy, there are key considerations that women should keep in mind after they reach a certain age. Deny it as we may, our bodies and minds are changing, and well-informed women who take control of their health… Continue reading Essential Nutrients for Women over 40
How to Make Your Dog’s Meals Nutritious – and Fun
Getting it right at meal time isn’t always easy for busy dog owners. There’s a tendency to grab a bag of store-bought dog food, pour it in the bowl and be done with it. “I’ve seen 18-year-old dogs that have been fed nothing but commercial food all their lives,” says veterinarian Dani McVety. Some of… Continue reading How to Make Your Dog’s Meals Nutritious – and Fun
Vision Health: Myths vs. Facts
Whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have 20/20 vision, it’s important to take good care of your eyes. Take a look at the following statements about eye safety and ask yourself: Fact or fiction? It’s legal to market decorative contact lenses as over-the-counter products—and they’re safe to wear, even if an eye doctor hasn’t examined them… Continue reading Vision Health: Myths vs. Facts
Top-Selling Vitamins for AMD Have Misleading Claims
A multi-university study analyzed popular vitamins that purportedly help treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the United States. The goal was to determine whether the products’ formulations and claims are consistent with scientific findings. The team determined that of the 11 supplements analyzed, seven do not adhere to proven formulas… Continue reading Top-Selling Vitamins for AMD Have Misleading Claims
Study: Personalized Therapy May Combat Alzheimer’s
A personalized, multi-pronged approach involving diet and lifestyle changes may be effective in combating Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders, according to researchers from UCLA. The investigators cautioned that because the study was so small – there were only 10 participants – further research is needed. But nine of the subjects showed improvement in their memories… Continue reading Study: Personalized Therapy May Combat Alzheimer’s