Trying to eat healthier? You’re part of a massive movement. 

The global healthy foods market was worth 653 billion dollars in 2023. And it’s only growing, expected to increase by 10 percent every year until 2030. With obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases on the rise, more people ...

Migraine is more than just a headache. It’s a complex brain disorder that’s often inherited in families.¹ 

Migraine is the world’s third most common disease. It’s also one of the 10 most disabling illnesses globally. In the U.S. alone, it affects more than 37 million men, women, and children. It’s ...

Veganism is the practice of eating only foods produced from plants. A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian one, which allows consuming eggs and dairy products in addition to plant-based foods. In the past decade, vegan diets have become more popular for several reasons. First, a vegan diet is though...

In the United States, between 50 million to 70 million people suffer from decreased quality of life because of sleep disorders. These conditions include snoring, which is also usually a sign of other health issues. This explains why the anti-snoring industry in the country was worth 1 billion dollar...

Testosterone is a sex steroid hormone in males and females. It is produced by males' testicles and females' ovaries. However, testosterone levels in adult men are around seven to eight times greater than the hormone's levels in adult women.¹ Testosterone is responsible for the development of the mal...

Menopause is a complex topic for two reasons. First, estrogen plays a key role in this stage in women's lives. At the same time, the sex hormone takes part in many other body processes. Second, typical treatments for menopause do not work for all women. So, for a brief discussion of this heavily res...

The foods we eat influence our hormones in different ways. First, they provide our bodies with the raw materials needed for hormone production. Second, they promote or hinder the release of hormones. Third, certain foods contain endocrine disruptors. These natural or man-made substances interfere wi...

In the United States, millions of people experience unpleasant reactions after eating certain foods.¹ Such reactions are called food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities. They trigger symptoms involving various parts and systems of the body. Thus, they are tested and managed in different ways....

Various problems come with snoring. Many snorers complain that they cannot feel well rested even after sleep. Often though, snoring is more stressful for the bed partners than for the snorers. The noise prevents the partners from sleeping and may push them to a different room, thus impairing intimac...

During menopause, a large drop in women's sex hormone levels leads to various symptoms. Such symptoms are often associated with a decreased quality of life.¹ One way to address this problem is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is medication involving sex hormones produced outside the body. It a...