Is This Medication Making You Depressed?
In episode 64 of his video series, Dr. Larson discusses: In recent episodes Dr. Larson has talked about the importance of the health of the gut microbiome. In the gut,…
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Bottled Water: What’s the Difference? How to Choose…
Cruising down the beverage aisle, you’ll find a wide variety of bottled water brands in varying shapes and sizes. Some neatly fit into your car’s cup holder. Others have pull-up…
Meditate Your Way Towards Less Pain
Mindfulness meditation—a practice that is based on observing what’s passing through your mind without judgement—is known to be an effective pain reliever. Studies have shown that mindfulness meditation activates brain…
Vitamin C… It’s Not Just For Cold & Flu Season
I LOVE Vitamin C and so should you! I’ve been loading up on various forms of vitamin C to fight a small cough I had and I’ve decided I’m going…
Want To Cut Your Risk For Heart Disease & Premature Death?
In episode 63 of his video series, Dr. Larson discusses: As talked about in the past, sugary foods and carbohydrates with high sugar content, increase your risk for obesity and…
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Early-to-bed and early-to-rise makes a man [or woman] healthy, wealthy and wise
Large Study May Carry Good News for Early Birds Night owls take note: a study found people who are early-to-bed and early-to-rise are likely to have other good habits that…
If You Are Missing This Key Nutrient, You Are Missing Two Vital Ones
In episode 62 of his video series, Dr. Larson discusses: A recent study released in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed a critical interaction between two key nutrients…
Top 5 Hydration Tips Everyone Should Know
By Karlyn Grimes, MS RD LDN CSSD Let’s have a toast to the most critical nutrient to athletes – good old water. Water is hands down the most important molecule…
Setting Goals for Long-Term Success
Kevin Portmann, Sponsored Professional Triathlete Athlete Diary It’s a new year, new season! Like many of you, I enjoy the process of reflecting back on the accomplishments of the previous…
Probiotics, Known for Gut Health, May Also Benefit Gums
As concerns continue to grow around antibiotic-resistant bacteria, there’s an increasing need to find other ways to combat bacterial pathogens. An analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology suggests…
Yoga May Offer Benefits to People with Metabolic Syndrome
If you have metabolic syndrome, it’s time to strike a pose—a yoga pose, that is. According to a new study, practicing yoga may help reduce inflammation in people with metabolic…
Coffee Intake Associated with Reduced Melanoma Risk
Research from 2015 found an association between drinking coffee and a reduced risk of malignant melanoma of the skin. Published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the research…