Topics
Foods that Promote Oral Health
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, and your diet plays a significant role in this. Here are some foods that can promote
Social Engagement Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Decline as We Age
Maintaining an active social life can reduce the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease among elderly people through various mechanisms, primarily by promoting
5 Ways to Power Up Your Walking Routine
Walks are a wonderful way to exercise while enjoying the fresh fall air—and if you want to add a challenge to your daily walk, try
How to do Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
The Tree Pose, known as “Vrikshasana” in Sanskrit, is a popular yoga pose that helps improve balance, focus, and flexibility, while promoting a sense of
Higher Magnesium Intake Can Help Reduce Risk of Dementia
More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The
Cold Weather May Pose Challenges to Treating High Blood Pressure
Researchers have observed a potential link between winter months and blood pressure control. Examining records from 60,676 patients with hypertension, researchers found that systolic blood
Different Types of Toothbrushes—There’s so Many!
Manual Toothbrushes Standard Bristle—A traditional toothbrush with handle and bristles. It’s available in various bristle types (soft, medium, and hard) catering to different preferences and
Researchers Find that Adding a Banana to Fruit Smoothies Decreases Flavanol Absorption in the Body
A study, published in August 2023 in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function, evaluated how levels of polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme in
Sign up for NHR’s FREE Email Newsletter!
Receive email notifications when a new issue of NHR is available
Get the latest news updates on preventative nutrition and holistic healthcare, including recipes, exercise and healthy lifestyle tips, maintaining mental wellness, and more!
Subscribe to NHR's print magazine for only $18 a year!
Get unlimited online access to content plus receive the eye-appealing, information-packed printed magazine of NHR delivered to your home or business every other month (6x/year).
Superfood Spotlight: Ah NUTS!
A nut is defined as a dry, single-seeded fruit with a high oil content, which guarded by a tough shell/outer layer.1,2 Certain legumes (such as
Superfood Spotlight: Spinach
Originating in central and southwestern Asia, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant that grows annually and is of the Amaranthaceae family, just
Superfood Spotlight: Beans
Turns out…a hill of beans is worth quite a lot! Members of the Fabaceae family, beans are leguminous plants with a rich history.1 In fact,
Superfood Spotlight: Cranberries
They may be sour, but cranberries make sweet in the myriad of potential health benefits they may provide our bodies. At a glance, cranberries comprise
Know Your Nutrients: Collagen
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Collagen, a type of protein, is a primary structural component of the body that can be found in the skin,
Know Your Nutrients: Choline
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Choline, a water-soluble nutrient that has been recognized as essential for body function and health by the United States (US)
Know Your Nutrients: Vitamin K
by Aliza Becker, BA, MPS Vitamin K is the generic name for a family of fat-soluble compounds that share a common 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone ring structure. Vitamin
