Christine Krall, ND 
The outer retina is abundant in mitochondria and is sensitive to the effects of aging. Studies have shown that exposure to long-wavelength light results in improved visual function via improved mitochondrial function. Therapeutic light applications are generally used on targeted tissues, but a new study shows that regional light exposure to the thorax has beneficial distal effects on vision.
Creatine’s role in fitness and muscle health is well-supported, and studies show numerous other health benefits, including improved cognition. Creatine is a compound from amino acids that supplies energy to the brain, muscles, and other organs. Dysfunction in the creatine system may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) development.
The gut-brain axis communicates through metabolic, neural, immune, and endocrine pathways, which are influenced by the gut microbiota. Prebiotics are foods used by the gut microbiota to improve health. Prebiotics, such as inulin and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), are present in many foods and microbiome-supporting supplements. It’s a relatively inexpensive and easyRead
Managing chronic pulmonary diseases can be challenging, with factors such as air pollution and COVID-19 compounding the issue. Microbial imbalances in the gut microbiome also contribute to the development of chronic lung diseases through the gut-lung axis. New research supporting modulation of the gut microbiome may offer a solution forRead
CoQ10 is synthesized endogenously and can be obtained through diet and supplements. With certain conditions, such as hypertension (HTN), the body cannot synthesize enough CoQ10, prompting the need for supplementation. As CoQ10 levels decline and oxidative stress increases with age, CoQ10 supplementation has shown therapeutic benefits in aging-related disorders.
Body mass index, or BMI, is one of the most used indirect measures for assessing body fat and health risks. It’s a simple calculation using height and weight and is considered the standard body composition measurement endorsed by many health organizations. However, it does have its limitations. It doesn’t differentiate between muscle and fat. Some fall into the overweight category if they are muscular despite being very fit. Furthermore, people with a normal BMI can still have metabolic issues, while people with higher BMIs might be metabolically healthy.
In this article, we’ll take a balanced look at the science behind ivermectin, including its origin, mechanism of action, and therapeutic uses. While every promising treatment warrants attention, healthy skepticism remains one of medicine’s most essential tools. The goal is to understand whether ivermectin could be useful in everyday clinical practice, separating hype from evidence.
Both the quantity and the diversity of total dietary flavonoid intake were independently associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, and neurodegenerative disease. Participants consuming the widest diversity of flavonoids had a 6-20% significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality and incidence of these chronic diseases.
Discover how bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are shifting treatment paradigms—offering regenerative solutions for bone loss and joint degeneration beyond symptom relief.
A longitudinal study in JAMA Network Open reveals a significant within-person link between increased social media use and rising depressive symptoms among adolescents. Findings emphasize the need for early interventions and informed clinical guidance on youth digital habits.
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