Did you know that nearly 70 percent of children’s vitamins today come in the form of a gummy (candy)? While this may make them appealing to kids, that may not be a good thing as hundreds of parents rush to the emergency room each year…
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Your brain is powerful. You can even use it to think about how the brain itself works. Crazy, right? But this power doesn’t make your brain immune to factors that impact the rest of your body. Lifestyle and environment can affect your brain health. Luckily,…
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Ask the Scientists – Health and Science Education Many of you may have seen headlines recently about dietary supplements potentially causing liver damage. We also hear this claim from certain health experts from time to time. But, is it true? Here is some information you…
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By Nathan Skolski on October 11, 2017 Jonathan Little is an assistant professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences. Popular new ketone salts enhance fat burning but impair high-intensity exercise performance In the quest to improve physical performance, many athletes are turning to untested nutritional…
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U.S. News New research by scientists at USANA, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based nutritional company, has discovered that what we eat and drink may have a significant impact on how our genes are regulated. In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, USANA scientists…
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It is thyroid cancer awareness month, so you should… GET TO KNOW YOUR THYROID The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It is aptly referred to as the master metabolism gland. Hormones produced by the thyroid direct calorie consumption, oxygen…
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