Story at-a-glance Daily habits like poor posture, shallow breathing and cluttered environments significantly drain your energy without your awareness Workspace chaos such as cluttered desks, too many browser tabs and constant interruptions scatters focus and depletes mental energy throughout the workday Task management problems like leaving things …

Story at-a-glance Vitamin deficiencies often cause hair loss, with nutrients like vitamins D, B12, A and iron playing key roles in maintaining healthy hair growth cycles Vitamin D supports hair follicle development, while B vitamins help produce keratin — the protein that forms hair structure Iron carries oxygen to hair follicles; deficiency causes…

Story at-a-glance For more than a century, there has been a push to medicalize childbirth and transform it from a natural life event to something requiring major interventions so nothing goes amiss Many of the standard procedures done during hospital births increase your risk of needing other invasive interventions, eventually cascading into requir…

Story at-a-glance Regular exercise significantly improves sleep quality and duration, with studies showing that even 30 minutes of daily activity increases sleep time by approximately 15 minutes for those with insomnia Exercise enhances sleep through multiple mechanisms including boosting melatonin production, reducing stress levels and regulating …

Story at-a-glance Daily habits like poor posture, shallow breathing and cluttered environments significantly drain your energy without your awareness Workspace chaos such as cluttered desks, too many browser tabs and constant interruptions scatters focus and depletes mental energy throughout the workday Task management problems like leaving things …

Story at-a-glance Digital eye strain affects 55% to 81% of screen users, causing blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches and neck pain due to extended exposure to digital devices Environmental factors like improper lighting, workspace setup and screen positioning contribute to eye strain and worsen symptoms Taking regular breaks and limiting screen t…

Story at-a-glance When cells become insulin resistant, they struggle to use glucose for energy, forcing your body to convert excess glucose into fructose through the sorbitol pathway — a "backup plan" that prevents immediate crisis but causes long-term damage Modern diets high in refined sugars and seed oils (like soybean and corn oil), combined wi…

Story at-a-glance Vertigo causes a spinning sensation different from general dizziness and typically stems from inner ear issues, including displaced crystals (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV), infections or fluid buildup Diagnosis involves tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver to determine if ear crystals are out of place Physical the…

Story at-a-glance Women with moderate triclosan exposure face up to 2.33 times greater breast cancer risk Triclosan, found in 75% of Americans' urine, is readily absorbed through skin and commonly appears in antibacterial products, cosmetics and even clothing, making its way into blood, breast milk and the food chain Exposure to environmental chemi…

Story at-a-glance Nail growth slows by 50% over a lifetime, making it a reliable indicator of overall aging and metabolic health Aging nails become brittle, thickened, and dull due to changes in keratin structure, decreased blood circulation and nutritional deficiencies If you have poor circulation or a metabolic issue like hypothyroidism, your nai…

Story at-a-glance Photobiomodulation therapy utilizes specific light wavelengths — including 660 nanometers (nm), 850 nm and 1,050 nm — to stimulate biological processes, each offering unique tissue penetration and therapeutic benefits The optical window (600 to 1,100 nm) allows effective light penetration into tissues by avoiding absorption from h…

Story at-a-glance Long-term intermittent fasting disrupts insulin production in adolescents, which leads to poor blood sugar regulation and increased metabolic risks in adolescence Fasting reduces beta-cell maturity in young people, making it harder for their young bodies to regulate glucose properly Adolescents experience insulin decline from fast…

Story at-a-glance Lemons are packed with nutrients like vitamin C, minerals and flavonoids that support immune function, digestion and provide powerful antioxidant benefits for overall health Hot lemon water improves digestion by increasing gastric acid, enhancing intestinal motility and supporting gut microbiota through its natural citrus compound…

Story at-a-glance First trimester vitamin D levels significantly affect baby length and preterm birth risk, with every 10 nmol/L increase in maternal vitamin D corresponding to measurable increases in fetal length Pregnant women with severe vitamin D deficiency (below 10 ng/mL) face nearly eight times higher risk of preterm birth and more than four…

Story at-a-glance Between 50 million and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and 8.4% of adults take sleep medications regularly. The rate rises with age, reaching 11.9% among those 65 and older Your brain has a cleaning mechanism called the glymphatic system, which flushes out harmful toxins during deep sleep, including beta-amyloi…

Story at-a-glance Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis, influencing stress, pain tolerance, immunity and brain health Through multiple mechanisms, including specific enzyme inhibition and NF-κB pathway regulation, butyrate reduces neuroinflammation and protects agains…

Story at-a-glance Vitamin K2 helps prevent vascular calcification by guiding calcium away from your arteries and into your bones, reducing the risk of heart disease and arterial stiffness Research shows people with higher vitamin K2 intake have a 29% lower risk of peripheral artery disease, 44% reduction in Type 2 diabetes and 41% reduction in hype…

Story at-a-glance Research shows mangoes significantly improve insulin sensitivity in people with chronic low-grade inflammation by activating genes that enhance the body's natural antioxidant defenses A 12-week study found that consuming freeze-dried mango pulp daily led to reduced blood glucose levels in obese adults At the cellular level, mango …

Story at-a-glance Chronic stress alters how your brain processes sound, making regular noises like conversations seem quieter while your ears remain physically healthy Stress primarily muffles medium-volume sounds while allowing very soft or very loud noises to break through, a possible survival mechanism The longer stress persists, the more your h…

Story at-a-glance A body without cellular energy is like a car without fuel. Providing your body with the right nutrition, exercise, sleep and sunlight exposure is essential to maintaining and replenishing these vital energy reserves Exercise, particularly interval training and resistance exercises, stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis and enhances …

Story at-a-glance Benzodiazepines (benzos), the go-to treatment for anxiety, cause several issues, especially for the elderly, like cognitive impairment, lightheadedness, poor coordination, and fatigue, all of which increase the risk of accidents and falls When used for the correct type of anxiety and combined with other therapeutic interventions, …

Story at-a-glance Low vitamin B12 levels slow brain signals and thinking speed in seniors, affecting memory and focus Research shows vitamin B12 treatment improved symptoms in 84% of patients with memory issues, with 78% scoring higher on cognitive tests after three months High methylmalonate and homocysteine levels — B12 deficiency markers — are l…

Story at-a-glance Animal research on rats found that aerobic exercise significantly reduced key markers of Alzheimer's disease, including a 63% decrease in tau tangles, a 76% reduction in amyloid plaques, and a 58% drop in iron accumulation in the brain Exercise improves axon-myelin relationships in the brain, leading to healthier nerve fibers and …

Story at-a-glance Vitamin E supports a healthy pregnancy — Vitamin E intake during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of food allergies in newborns by stabilizing immune responses and lowering histamine levels Vitamin E alters histamine production — Researchers found that α-tocopherol, a specific form of vitamin E, prevented severe allergi…

Story at-a-glance Probiotics may influence brain function through the gut-brain axis, offering benefits for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by improving gut health and reducing inflammation Studies suggest a link between gut health and cognitive function, indicating that an improved gut microbiome enhances mental health …

Story at-a-glance Contrary to popular belief, habits do not form in 21 days. Research shows it takes two to five months for a behavior to become automatic, depending on its complexity Simple, consistent behaviors performed at the same time daily and linked to specific triggers are more likely to become permanent habits than complex or irregularly p…