Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that impairs motor function due to the loss of brain cells that produce dopamine. Parkinson’s symptoms include resting tremors, stiffness and rigidity, slow movement − bradykinesia − and...
Brain Awareness Week, March 16-22, offers an opportunity to look at all the lifestyle factors that support healthy cognition, as well as those may be harmful. Although we can’t fully control the way our brain ages, dementia and other cognition problems are by no means...
By now you probably know that heart disease is the number one health issue and leading cause of death for men in the United States. Recent 2026 studies show men develop coronary heart disease (CHD) about seven years earlier than women, with risks rising significantly...
Phytoestrogens are natural compounds derived from plant foods such as soy, flaxseed, nuts, and legumes. These include isoflavones, lignans, and coumestans, among others, which are structured similarly to human estrogen. This allows them to bind to estrogen receptors...
An autoimmune disorder is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy cells, tissues, and organs, causing chronic inflammation and damage. Autoimmune disorders can target specific organs or the whole body, often leading to...
As we know from Chronic Stress−Defined, stress is the body and brain’s natural physical, mental, and emotional response to demands, challenges, or perceived threats. Stressors trigger a “fight-or-flight” reaction, releasing hormones like adrenaline...
