The truth about antidepressants. Do they really help brain health? Know the risks.

Australian researchers measured the brain size of 312 adults aged 70-90 using MRI scans, repeating the measurement after two years. Those with worsening blood sugar control or type 2 diabetes lost 2.5 cubic inches of brain volume, compared to 1 cubic inch lost as part of “normal aging” in those with proper blood sugar levels. Loss of brain volume was...

Big Pharma has no scruples when it comes to target markets. Children are high on the list – and pregnant women have moved into the crosshairs. The infamous Mother’s Act has now passed the House and sits in committee in the Senate. A new study shows that any woman taking psych meds during pregnancy doubles her risk of a pre-term delivery. That risk...

A new study shows that teenagers in high stress situations (family, peers, school) can elevate the inflammatory marker CRP (C reactive protein) for several years following the stress. Inflammation deactivates nerve function resulting in poor mood and more risk for depression. And the CRP can lead to cardiovascular distress and set the stage for plaque...

The issue of cognitive decline and the more advanced Alzheimer's disease is predicted to be a public health crisis in America over the next 20 years, as the swell of baby boomers hits the age when problems manifest. This past week the Wall Street Journal ran an article on a man getting Alzheimer's in his 40s, one of 500,000 Americans with early onset.

The first anti-aging superstar nutrient, Q10 is also known to help nerves and muscles. Its collective benefits include assisting overall metabolism, including weight loss efforts.

Aerobic exercise improves self-reported sleep and quality of life in older adults with insomnia

Depressive symptoms are associated with oxidative stress in middle-aged women: a cross-sectional study.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the treatment of obesity: a critical assessment of the Simeons method.

Nutritional omega-3 deficiency abolishes endocannabinoid-mediated neuronal functions