Reading Time: 9 minutes Acetylcholine is a target for conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, and may have potential to improve or maintain brain function in healthy people. There is still some mystery surrounding this neurotransmitter though; read on for a summary of what we do know.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes Though previously underappreciated, the health world is becoming more and more aware of just how crucial choline is in many stages of life- from fetal development to advancing age. Here’s what we know about this essential nutrient with diverse roles.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes “20-second hugs” are purported to offer immense health benefits. There is ample evidence of the potential benefits of interpersonal touch… but the story of the 20-second hug is more nuanced.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes According to sleep studies, many adults suffer from sleep apnoea. It’s far more serious than leaving you feeling sleepy- it significantly increases your risk of many lifestyle-related illnesses, car accidents- and mortality. Here is the fundamentals of what you can do about it.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes Without fully functional mitochondria, your cells would have trouble using oxygen to release energy from food and regulating other processes. Here we explore factors that can compromise mitochondrial function and the significant impacts it could have on your health.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes There is mounting enthusiasm for vitamin D having a range of beneficial effects throughout the body. Here we look at the evidence and how to ensure you have adequate vitamin D.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes Alternate nostril breathing is a traditional, centuries-old yogic practice used for physical and mental balance, relieving dissatisfaction and unrest. Western science is only beginning to elucidate it’s true potential via effects on the nervous system.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes It’s claimed that deuterium depleted water is superior to plain old water, with a number of extraordinary health benefits: anti-cancer properties, enhanced cell growth and recovery, detox and metabolism, improved mood and brain function, and protection for the liver and heart. Here’s what the research says…
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