Scientific discoveries are rife with serendipity – being in the right place at the right time. One of those convergences occurred fifty years ago, in 1971, with a seminal observation and subsequent publication that fundamentally [...]
As the earth revolves around the sun, there are periods of light and dark. Divided over 24 hours, when we experience daytime and nighttime depends on the time of the year as the earth’s axis [...]
When you think of your bones, do you picture a chalky white skeleton? It’s a classic image, but it falls short of representing the dynamic and active tissue that makes up your skeletal system. Your [...]
From the macro to the micro: Two fascinating facts about minerals found on our planet and within our bodies. First, these minerals were born billions of years ago from exploding stars from our then-nascent universe. [...]
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women. Luckily, cardiovascular-related diseases are some of the most preventable health conditions (1). While working with your health care provider, being [...]
Whether they are fathers, husbands, brothers, or friends, it’s important that the men in our lives take time to focus on their health. These science-backed tips highlight simple steps to help men take charge of [...]
Scientists are beginning to discover the surprising roles sunshine plays in your wellbeing. From immune health to mood and sleep, learn how you can safely tap into the sun’s benefits for health. The Sunshine Vitamin [...]
Whether at home, work, or school, several priorities compete for a woman’s attention throughout her life. Health should be one priority that’s always at the top of the list. A woman’s health can have an [...]
Sodium is a mineral that is essential for health, but most of us consume far too much of it. A startling 89% of Americans have daily sodium intakes above the recommended tolerable upper intake level [...]
