Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 30, 2017. As the name implies, digestive enzymes are important for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. But their functions and benefits do not end there. Enzymes are actually necessary for most cellular functions and biological processes. Enzymes — proteins composed of amino acids… Read More »
Adequate nutrition is incredibly important during uncertain times like this to ensure our immune systems are in tip top shape to help fight off infection. When the immune system fights off unknown pathogens, the human body actually requires more calories and nutrients to replace what is lost. Foods that help boost the immune system have… Read More »
Jackson, TN, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America is going week three of its unprecedented lockdown due to COVID-19 fears. Both local and national governments as well as federal agencies have pretty much ordered the shutdowns of all non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of the virus. While we’re keeping ourselves isolated due to… Read More »
The older you get, the more important your muscle mass becomes. Not only are strong muscles a requirement for mobility, balance and the ability to live independently, but having reserve muscle mass will also increase your chances of survival1 when sick or hospitalized. Muscle is lost far more easily and quicker than it’s built, so… Read More »
by Adeel Akhter We all have suffered some sort of pain multiple times in our lives. Sometimes it’s just a crick in the neck, sometimes it’s lower or upper back pain or headaches. According to statistics, more Americans suffer from pain than suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease, or cancer. Pain is the most frequent reason… Read More »
Alzheimer’s disease, a severe and lethal form of dementia, affects over 5 million Americans per year,1 approximately 200,000 of which are under the age of 65. By 2050, prevalence is expected to jump to 16 million, and in the next 20 years it is projected that Alzheimer’s will affect 1 in 4 Americans, rivaling the… Read More »