Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 6 million people in the United States in 2020 and projected to impact as many as 14 million by the year 2060. Symptoms typically manifest after age 60 and include memory loss that disrupts daily life, difficulty completing familiarRead
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that’s well-known for the key roles it plays in nerve function, DNA production, and red blood cell formation. As a supplement, it has been shown to reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. And now,Read
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. One of the most common reasons patients seek medical care is due to pain. I know this from personalRead
In recent years, the vagus nerve has become a topic of great interest, especially as it relates to stress, anxiety, depression, mood and sleep. Social media and popular blogs propose a slew of hacks and home remedies aimed at toning the vagus nerve. And with such product offerings as essentialRead
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of blood and bone marrow cancer among adults, is known for its rapid progression and resistance to treatment. “Treating acute myeloid leukemia is challenging because of these persistent, leukemia-initiating stem cells, which are typically not targeted by most existing therapies,” says SandeepRead
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art known for its slow, steady movements, has been described as “meditation in motion.” It’s also been shown to provide a wide variety of benefits, from improving strength, balance, and flexibility to reducing pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Previously published research has also shownRead
L-ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that accumulates within cells, particularly in mitochondria. Mitochondria are cellular organelles known as the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for generating energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation. The accumulation of L-ergothioneine within the mitochondria is dueRead
Because cardiomyopathy presenting as clinical heart failure is a condition typically involving multiple factors, there is no single clinical protocol that can be considered the optimal treatment plan.
Bone fractures may not seem like a public health issue, but they affect an estimated 178 million people worldwide each year. Most fracture victims are treated for the pain with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which isn’t optimal, as these drugs reduce inflammation, which is an important part of the healingRead
The role of Ubiquinol in restoring depleted levels of CoQ10 and improving ejection fraction1 In case reports of 29 cardiac patients, those patients who switched to Ubiquinol (average of 334 mg/day) from CoQ10 (average 384 mg/day) for 18 months experienced an increase in average serum CoQ10 level from 2.9 µg/mLRead
