12 Ways to Stay Motivated and Keep Exercising in Winter Months
There is no doubt that mustering up the motivation to exercise during winter is harder than in warmer months when we have the fresh vitality of spring to inspire us. The freezing temperatures, cold, damp weather, and ensuing darkness that seems to arrive earlier every day in winter aren’t exactly inviting when it comes to […]
Plant-based diets: Researchers highlight importance of supplements during perinatal period
International researchers suggest that over-the-counter supplements can reduce vitamin insufficiencies in women during preconception, pregnancy and lactation. They also caution that at the start of their trial, over 90% of participants had marginal or low concentrations of one or more nutrients — folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D — while many developed markers of […]
ChatGPT struggles to answer medical questions, new research finds
ChatGPT might not be a cure-all for answers to medical questions, a new study suggests. Researchers at Long Island University posed 39 medication-related queries to the free version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, all of which were real questions from the university’s College of Pharmacy drug information service. The software’s answers were then compared with responses written […]
Researchers Have a New Theory About What Causes Red Wine Headaches
A new University of California study published on November 20 in Scientific Reports found a possible link between red wine consumption, flavanols, and headaches. The compound to blame? A specific type of flavanol known as quercetin. Quercetin is considered a healthy antioxidant, but it can cause issues during the metabolization process with the alcohol content in red wine. Study co-author Dr. Andrew Waterhouse, […]
How Long Will It Take Before You’re Over Your Cold?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most adults recover from a cold in about 7 to 10 days. Colds are a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract, which include your nose and throat. Head colds, like the common cold, are different from chest colds, which can affect your lower airways and lungs and can involve […]
World AMR Awareness Week 2023
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is marked annually from 18 to 24 November to raise global awareness on antimicrobial resistance and encourage rational use of antimicrobials to reduce further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Men?
Men, women, and people of all gender identities may experience depression at some point in their lives. Depression is a serious condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. According to dataTrusted Source from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women seem to experience depression at a higher rate than men. However, it’s thought that […]
Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
This year’s European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) focuses on the targets outlined in the 2023 Council Recommendation to step up efforts in the European Union (EU) against antimicrobial resistance in a One Health approach. Those recommendations formulate the 2023 goal to reduce total antibiotic consumption (community and hospital sectors combined) by 20%, using consumption data […]
Holistic well-being: Nutraceutical industry branches out to beauty, mood, healthy aging and weight loss
Consumers continue searching for supplements that support more than physical well-being, prioritizing holistic health benefits and looking for solutions in new health areas, such as mental health, beauty, relaxation, healthy aging and natural weight management solutions. Though demand for natural ingredients is still growing, industry experts highlight the need to improve ingredient absorption for improved […]
TikTok Users Say Vitamin D and Magnesium Can Help Treat Anxiety
TikTok users claim that supplementing with magnesium and vitamin D can help alleviate anxiety. While it pays to be cautious when following TikTok trends, a recent viral video from user @tylerjohnwesley that’s currently sitting at 16.3 million views may just be on to something. His followers are raving about what he calls “500 milli vanilli grams of peace.” […]
