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Weight gain during midlife is a common concern, but researchers distinguish between increases in total body weight and changes in where fat is stored. The hormonal transition surrounding menopause may favor greater abdominal fat accumulation, while aging, activity patterns and loss of muscle mass also influence weight. The result is more complex than a single explanation involving estrogen.
Herbs, Etc. Introduces Infused Herbal Gummies
A Santa Fe-based herbal supplement company Herbs, Etc. known for fresh plant extraction since 1969, announced the launch of its first infused herbal gummies, Deep Sleep and Daily Peace, arriving as the company marks its 57th year in business. Trusted herbs in a new format: a liquid-filled center that sets these gummies apart from others on the market. After a decade of tracking, stacking, and optimizing sleep and stress, many people are exhausted by the effort of managing their own nervous systems.
Shrug Off Neck Discomfort with New Life Extension® Supplement
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed? You're not alone! The number of people reporting neck discomfort is projected to increase by over 30% by 2050. 1 But you can stay ahead of neck discomfort and overall stiffness in the morning with Neck Relief, a new clinically studied blend from Life Extension. This innovative dietary supplement supports a healthy inflammatory response and encourages comfort and mobility so you can start (and end) your days with a smile.
What Your Health Numbers Do Not Tell You Alone
Health numbers can make your well-being feel easier to understand because they give you concrete information to follow. Yet blood pressure, cholesterol, and other measurements capture only part of your health. Even a result that falls within a standard range may need context before you can understand what it means for you. Recognizing what your health numbers do not tell you can make those results more useful.
Your Body Is Not Broken: A Somatic Reframe for Women's Sexual Disconnection
For too long, women experiencing changes in their sexual health have been handed a single, discouraging story: that low desire, arousal difficulty, or pain during intimacy means something is "wrong" with them. This narrative not only undermines confidence but can also delay meaningful care.
Why Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Gaining Popularity
For many adults, enjoying a beer once meant accepting the alcohol that came with it. That assumption has started to change as breweries introduce more non-alcoholic lagers, IPAs, wheat beers, and other styles. These drinks give consumers another way to enjoy the familiar taste and ritual of beer. Health-conscious consumers have also become more intentional about alcohol. Some want to reduce how often they drink, while others simply want more control over what they consume on a particular evening.
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This sweet and savory pear gorgonzola salad is an amazing side dish! The salad features juicy pears, creamy cheese, and roasted walnuts, all tossed in a zingy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This pear gorgonzola salad is the best mix of textures and flavors that comes together into a rock-star status side dish! The best part is the quick maple glazed walnuts. Types of pears for this salad There are several different types of pears you can find at the grocery store.
Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a very popular and hearty dish that could be prepared in a number of tasty ways. Beans and greens - which is another rustic and flavorful classic - could also be prepared in a number of ways, using various ingredients. Just the greens alone could take you in a number of directions. Spinach, escarole, mustard greens, Swiss chard and broccoli rabe will all work well.
Vitafusion® Launches Vital NMN™ Gummies
Vitafusion ® is bringing a positive new perspective to healthy aging with the launch of Vital NMN™ Gummies, a Tropical Glow-flavored gummy designed to support healthy aging, cellular health and vitality.* The launch introduces the brand's new "Aging? Love It." campaign, an invitation to embrace where you are, feel good about where you're going and support your body along the way. More than a new product introduction, Vital NMN™ Gummies represent a major brand-building initiative for Vitafusion.
Effective Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer affects many men, but with proactive lifestyle choices, you can significantly reduce your risk. Discover several effective strategies to protect your health. Understanding Prostate Cancer: An Overview Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men worldwide. It originates in the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum.
8 Tea To Boost Immune System
Sometimes, it feels like I never escape flu season. Whether it is the dead of winter or a bright summer day, I can just as easily develop a spate of the sniffles and a nagging cough. However, I recently came to realize that it wasn't the weather but rather my fast-paced, stress-filled lifestyle was likely draining my body's resources and preventing me from becoming well.
What Happens if you Drink Olive Oil Everyday?
The low-fat diet trend is fading, and both experts and everyday folks are coming to recognize the importance of healthy fats in our diet. And amidst this change, olive oil stands out as a powerhouse of nutrients that supports all aspects of our well-being-especially if consumed uncooked. Let's explore eight impressive health benefits of drinking olive oil, making this beneficial food a staple in health-conscious kitchens worldwide. But first, why is fat important for health and well-being, anyway?
The Great Kegel Debate
For decades, Kegels were basically the default answer to pelvic floor problems. The evidence is more specific than that. Kegel exercises, also called pelvic floor muscle training, are simple exercises you can do to help prevent or control urinary leaking and other pelvic floor symptoms. The exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder, rectum, and uterus.
Jarrow Formulas® Launches Gut & Protein Optimizer and NMN 300 mg to Support Healthy Aging
A leading formulator and supplier of science-backed nutritional supplements Jarrow Formulas®, today announced the launch of two new products, expanding its portfolio with targeted nutritional support: Jarrow Formulas® Gut & Protein Optimizer, designed to support protein absorption and digestion, and Jarrow Formulas® NMN 300 mg, formulated to support cellular energy and healthy aging.* Jarrow Formulas® Gut & Protein Optimizer: Supports protein absorption and digestion Helps the body break down...
Pan Seared Salmon
This Pan-Seared Salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the natural taste of salmon, making it a great go-to for a healthy and satisfying meal. Tips Thoroughly drying the salmon and preheating the pan help prevent sticking and set the stage for crisp skin. Pressing down on the fish as soon as it hits the pan keeps the skin flat so it cooks evenly and crisps all over. Cooking the salmon most of the way on the first side produces gently cooked meat that stays juicy and tender.
Apricot-and-Cream Cheese Squares
A new take on an old favorite, this modern riff on the apricot-cheese Danish skips the complicated layered dough of the original for a simple focaccia dough. And rather than forming individual pastries, it's baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and cut into squares. Another thing that makes this recipe easy on the cook, we use canned or jarred apricots rather than fresh.
Jarrow Formulas® Launches Gut & Protein Optimizer and NMN 300 mg to Support Healthy Aging
Jarrow Formulas® Launches Gut & Protein Optimizer and NMN 300 mg to Support Healthy Aging Jarrow Formulas® Gut & Protein Optimizer: Supports protein absorption and digestion Helps the body break down protein more efficiently Jarrow Formulas® NMN 300 mg: Supports NAD+ levels, cellular energy, and healthy aging* 1 pill at a clinically studied dose of 300mg “Consumers are looking for more proactive ways to support long-term health, from optimizing protein intake to exploring the evolving science...
How To Reset After a Mentally Demanding Day
A mentally demanding day can end while your mind continues working at full speed. After hours of sustained concentration or difficult decisions, you may sit down for the evening and find yourself replaying a conversation, thinking ahead to tomorrow, or struggling to settle into your free time. Figuring out how to reset after a mentally demanding day does not require an elaborate wellness routine. Recovery can begin by creating some separation from whatever held your attention earlier.
Three Simple Grilling Appetizers
It's a universal rule that foods taste even better when they're miniature, and these three options are a prime example. Consider them a teeny tiny open-faced version of your favorite summer foods. And the best part is you get all your favorites- without getting stuffed! So be careful, you can't have just one! How to make Corn Lollipops Corn Lollipops are the kind of appetizer that makes your whole party more fun.
The Ultimate Labor Day Party Menu
For many of us when Labor Day rolls around, it signals an end to summer, back to school and a countdown on backyard grilling parties. So if this is your last big chance to fire up the grill, you need to invite your favorite people over, and send summer off with a feast of your favorite grill items. The Ultimate Labor Day Party Menu is all about crowd-pleasing dishes that are easy to prep, full of flavor, and made for hanging out in the backyard.
O Positiv Health Launches URO Hair Growth + Volume
The leading brand in women's vaginal and hormonal health O Positiv Health, announced its expansion into the hair category with the launch of URO Hair Growth + Volume. Formulated for women 18+, the launch marks a mission-driven effort to help women address hair loss. 50% of women will experience some form of hair loss by age 80⁵. Many women experience hair thinning and shedding throughout their lives-yet solutions designed around their needs remain limited.
Roasted Red Pepper Salad
This easy to prepare Roasted Red Pepper Salad is always a crowd pleaser. You will love the vibrant, fresh flavored Mediterranean ingredients. The peppers are the star of the recipe that includes toasted pine nuts and pitted Kalamata olives. A flavorful dressing of blended basil leaves, lemon zest, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil is drizzled over the top.
Smart Ways To Simplify Healthcare as You Get Older
Managing your health feels more complicated as the years pass, even when you generally feel well and stay active. Routine screenings, medications, insurance paperwork, appointments, and wellness goals gradually create an administrative burden that takes time away from daily life. A simpler approach can help you stay organized while keeping your attention on the healthy habits that support your quality of life.
Qualia Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Total-Body Detox Solution
Modern life challenges the human body's capacity to detoxify more than ever before. Dangers of modernity, such as processed foods and environmental toxins, have consumers now spending roughly 75 billion dollars annually on detox products, many of which are harsh and exhausting, putting the body under enormous stress. But Qualia 2-Day Detox, a brand new formula from Qualia taken just 2 days a month, aims to make brutal and time-consuming detox protocols a thing of the past.
Easy Indoor Food Projects for Healthier Meals
Healthy eating often feels harder when every meal requires another grocery run or another round of planning. Growing or preparing a few ingredients at home changes the rhythm. You start with something small, watch it develop, then work it into meals you already enjoy. If you want easy indoor food projects for healthier meals, focus on projects that fit naturally into your kitchen.
Enzymedica Launches Phytosome® Formulas for Sleep, Stress and Whole-Body Comfort*
Enzymedica, a leader in natural digestive health and wellness, today announced the launch of two advanced formulas in their growing Phytosome® collection, a natural sleep aid, Sleep & Stress Lemon Balm Phytosome® and Joint & Muscle PEA Phytosome®, the brand's best supplement for joint support.
How Science Supports Safer Everyday Eye Care Choices
Eye care often looks simple from the outside, yet the eyes require thoughtful protection because they contain delicate, highly specialized tissues. Products, daily habits, nutrition, chronic health conditions, and preventive exams can all influence how well people protect their vision over time. Science gives consumers a practical way to separate useful eye-care habits from attractive claims that lack meaningful evidence.
Reishi Mushroom Veggie Soup
The Reishi mushroom veggie soup is hearty and energizing to get you through winter while adding all the good stuff to your body. This soup is packed with loads of veggies and is a satisfying and savory way of infusing those adaptogens into your diet. Most mushroom soups call for loads of heavy cream or sour cream. While these ingredients complement mushrooms so well, sometimes I just want a soup that the mushroom flavor can really come through without all the heaviness.
Summer Squash Casserole
The origin of this recipe was using leftover items and items already in your pantry. It is a take-off from an older recipe with much more fat. This lightened-up casserole is the perfect way to use summer squash. It's very flavorful with a mix of fresh onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy Panko crumbs and gooey melted cheese, it's the perfect balance of texture and taste. A great side dish for summer.
Bell Pepper Stir Fry
Stir fries are such a great way to make dinner because they are so quick to put together. This easy stir fry recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner; it combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the savory notes of soy sauce and garlic. Technique Tip for This Recipe To achieve a perfectly balanced stir fry, make sure to slice the bell peppers and onion uniformly. This ensures even cooking and a harmonious blend of textures.
Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes
This Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes recipe is a delightful and visually appealing salad. It is a perfect option for parties, lunches, and home gatherings. This is a great summer recipe to use the peppers and tomatoes that you grow in your backyard garden. The combination of creamy avocado, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. And adding avocado to your diet provides many health benefits.
Cobb Potato Salad
Enjoy these wonderful tastes. Two "World" favorites tied together - Potato Salad and Cobb Salad. This recipe takes a wonderful potato salad, with a sweet and tangy dressing, to the next level with all the yummy topping of a classic cobb salad. Super hearty, it can be served as a meal. Our favorite part is the flavor of the almost sweet potato salad combined with tangy blue cheese.
Teriyaki Beef and Shrimp Kabobs
Grilling is one of our favorite ways to cook, especially in the summer. There's nothing better than a good kabob. The marinade is slightly sweet and savory with just the right amount of flavor to make it like a traditional teriyaki. What we liked about the sauce was that it was not as sweet as the store-bought jar. Steak and shrimp are a classic combination with the peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
Reishi Mushroom Tea
Make some tea from the Queen of Mushrooms following our signature Reishi tea recipe. Starting your day with this tea helps you find your balance, or taking it at the end of your day enables you to wind down into a restful night. Here are some tips and how to cook reishi mushroom tea. Timing and Consistency: When to Drink Reishi Tea? There's no strict rule about when to drink Reishi tea, but people typically choose based on their goals and how their body responds.
Personalized Medicine and the Future of Hormone Optimization
Concierge medicine was built on a simple premise: healthcare works better when a physician has the time, access, and continuity to actually know their patient, rather than triaging a fifteen-minute visit against a packed waiting room. That model: slow and steady, rather than crisis-driven, relationship-centric, and focused on prevention, is exactly the environment where hormone optimization belongs.
Grilled Peach Pork Kabobs
With just a few ingredients, a grill and less than 30 minutes you can make these Grilled Peach and Pork Kabobs any time. Perfect for a family weeknight meal, summer barbecue, an appetizer for your favorite potluck gathering. This recipe is perfect for beginners and highlights the late-summer bounty of fresh peaches. It's simple to prepare and offers a delicious combination of savory and sweet flavors, making it a great addition to your BBQ summer menu.
New Potato and Green Bean Salad
This potato and green bean salad is a delicious side dish for summer. It's a nice twist to traditional potato salad for a barbecue, and a great side for grilled meat or poultry. The balsamic dressing is tangy from the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. It pairs nicely with the tender red potatoes and crisp fresh green beans. Key Ingredients for Potato and Green Bean Salad Green beans: Fresh green beans add welcome crunch.
Dry needling: How it rewires pain and restores muscle
Chronic pain and immobility are unfortunately a common part of the human experience. Chronic migraines, injuries, or even just some muscle stiffness can all negatively affect daily life. Thankfully, there are solutions to manage this discomfort. If your muscles feel perpetually locked, weak, or trapped in pain, it's a good idea to try dry needling. Dry needling is a practice primarily administered by licensed physical therapists, causing muscles to directly reset.
Physician's Choice 60 Billion Probiotic®
Physician's Choice 60 Billion Probiotic® Advanced will be available at all 625 Costco warehouses in the United States beginning August 3. The product will be sold in 75-count bottles for $39.99. The nationwide Costco launch will expand retail availability of the company's advanced formula, which combines prebiotics, 10 probiotic strains and a postbiotic in one daily capsule.
Healthy Routines That Support Vision With Age
Vision changes don't happen in one instant, as the eyes reflect many of the same lifestyle habits that influence overall health. Daily decisions surrounding nutrition, movement, sleep, and metabolic wellness shape the body's ability to maintain healthy tissues long before noticeable differences in eyesight appear.
Cheribundi Launches New Recovery and Sleep Shots
Cheribundi, the #1 recovery brand in sports, today announced the launch of its new Recovery and Sleep Shots, introducing the brand's most potent and convenient products to date and expanding its lineup of science-backed recovery solutions. The new lineup includes two targeted formulas designed to help active consumers recover faster after exercise and get deeper, more restorative sleep.
Triquetra Health Launches Mental Magnesium™
Triquetra Health, a clinical-grade supplement company specializing in evidence-based formulation, today announced the launch of Mental Magnesium™, the first Dual-Pathway Brain Magnesium System combining two independently patented, blood-brain barrier-crossing magnesium forms: Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate and ATA Mg® Magnesium N-Acetyl Taurinate.
New Life Extension® Supplement Supports Multiple Types of Memory
Misplacing keys, mixing up names, or fumbling for the right word are familiar frustrations for many adults. As we age, the brain's capacity to keep up with the mental demands of daily life naturally begins to slow down. But you can be proactive about your memory health with Life Extension's new Ultra Memory & Recall™ once-daily supplement. This science-backed formula contains independently studied ingredients that support the brain's ability to learn, retain and retrieve information.
Healthy Zucchini Bread
Like most quick bread recipes, this zucchini loaf is easy to make and requires just a few minutes of prep time. Zucchini bread is a super easy bake, no mixer required! Customize it with your favorite nuts, spices, or dried fruits.
Chelated Magnesium Glycinate for Nighttime Calm and Daily Muscle Ease
Frishantic today announced the launch of Frishantic Magnesium Glycinate, a chelated magnesium glycinate supplement designed for consumers seeking nighttime relaxation support, daily calm, and post-activity muscle comfort. The new offering expands the brand's lineup of clean-label mineral support products. Frishantic Magnesium Glycinate is built around a fully chelated magnesium glycinate source rather than a blended magnesium salt.
Healthy Home Habits That Benefit the Whole Family
A healthy lifestyle begins at home. While nutritious meals and regular exercise often receive the most attention, the home environment also plays a significant role in supporting long-term wellness. From improving indoor air quality to establishing simple daily routines, thoughtful habits can reduce exposure to common irritants while creating a space that promotes physical and emotional well-being.
How Family Routines Support Children's Well-Being
A healthy home does not need a perfectly organized schedule. Children often benefit most from a few dependable habits that make everyday life feel steady and manageable. Morning rituals, shared meals, outdoor time, and calming bedtime habits can create a familiar rhythm. These routines give children an idea of what to expect while helping the entire household make space for rest, movement, communication, and connection. Below, we've detailed how family routines support children's well-being.
Simple Nutrition Strategies to Support Upper Airway Health
Comfortable breathing depends on healthy, well-hydrated tissues throughout the nose and throat. Nutrition supports those tissues while contributing to immune health, energy, and healthy aging. No single food can prevent respiratory illness. Still, consistent meals, steady hydration, and thoughtful natural remedies may support upper airway comfort during seasonal changes or periods of mild irritation.
BrainMD Launches Happy Saffron Plus® Gummies
The leading brain health supplement company BrainMD, founded by psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G.
Solaray Launches UNLIMIT, a Full Product Line Built for Longevity
A trusted leader in high-quality, rigorously tested supplements Solaray®, introduces UNLIMIT, a new eight-product system built to support how the body performs and functions over time, with a focused approach grounded in three of the most relevant areas of longevity: cellular energy, muscle health, and bone density.* UNLIMIT is led by three hero formulas: Creatine + MBP®, formulated to support muscle and bone health in aging; NMN, formulated at a clinically studied dose to increase NAD+...
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