In part three of our vitamin D supplement series, we are focusing on the link between vitamin D and cognitive health. Studies have linked low levels of vitamin D to a higher risk of developing various mental health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, schizophrenia and even those ‘senior moments’.
Read MoreA 2013 meta-analysis of over 283,537 participants found that people with low levels of vitamin D were more 30% likely to develop hypertension than those with normal levels.
Read More“Vitamin D levels were found to be independent predictors of ulcerative colitis disease activity scores and health-related quality of life scores.”
Read MoreIt's no secret that humans are social creatures. We thrive in social environments and suffer when we're isolated. There is a reason that solitary confinement in the prison system is used as one of the most serious punishments. In recent years, science has begun to catch up with what we've known all along: social connections are essential for our physical and mental health.
Read MoreEver wonder how city planners know where to build parks, hospitals, and schools? Or how they decide which areas need more green space? They do it by analyzing data, and one of the ways they analyze that data is through something called the natural vegetation density index (NVDI).
Read MoreYou might be a long-term smoker thinking, "What's the point of quitting now?" Two separate studies showed that smokers who quit benefit from reduced risk of dementia [6] and positive changes in brain tissue
Read MoreWhen our inner dialogue involves a lot of "shoulds", there is a perception that we have done something wrong. In turn, we start to believe that there is something wrong with us. We start believing that we're not good enough. When this belief becomes ingrained, the brain automatically searches for more evidence of this to support our belief. As a result, we have more things to beat ourselves up about.
Read MoreFew people are ever going to tell you to cut back on exercising, but did you know that over-exercising could actually be bad for your heart health? Contrary to popular belief, over-exercising can lead to some very negative outcomes such as increased resting heart rate, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks.
So how do you know if you're over-exercising? Check out this article to find out.
Read MoreSatiety is the feedback mechanism that lets us know when to stop eating. It’s regulated by a complex system of hormones, neurotransmitters and nerve signals that originate in the gut and send messages to the brain to let us know when we’re full.
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