According to researchers, the world is experiencing a crash in births. Falling fertility could have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, including shrinking populations that could be halved by the next millennium. (1) A Look at Fertility Rates Dropping Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found global fertility rates had…
Every year Americans are faced with flu season. While flu is often looked at as more of a nuisance than a risk, in 2018/2019 there were an estimated 34,000 deaths. However, with the precautions introduced to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, there was also a reduction in the spread of the flu. As a result, Colorado…
According to a study from the University of Alberta in Canada, teenagers who go to bed late and wake up late have a higher risk of asthma and allergies than those who go to bed and wake up early. (1) A Good Night’s Sleep “This is the first study to examine the possible role of different sleep…
Scientists are targeting imbalances in intestinal bacteria, known as the microbiome, to find a new way to fight food allergies. Gut bacteria could help people reset their immune systems and avoid severe allergic reactions to food. It is what Cathryn Nagler, an immunologist at the University of Chicago, says. (1) Microbiome and Allergies in Mice Nagler and…
Most people don’t think twice about having a morning cup of coffee (or two or three!). But they definitely notice when they skip it. For people used to consuming caffeine, not having it can result in headaches, irritability, fatigue, trouble concentrating, decreased alertness, and a lack of energy. (1) What many don’t realize is that caffeine…
Gut microbes are a community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut. A recent study shows gut bacteria could play a role in sleep patterns. (1,2) The Relationship Between Gut Health And Sleep The study’s lead author, Professor Masashi Yanagisawa of the University of Tsukuba in Japan, suggests gut bacteria help create critical chemical messengers…
The Hidden Message From Depression Typical symptoms of depression tend to create feelings of sadness or hopelessness in people. However, there are also many hidden symptoms of depression, teaching us that it is not just “surface-level sadness.” Here are some of the hidden symptoms of depression that ask us to pay closer attention to the signals our…
Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart. Its symptoms, however, can be confused for heart attack or heart disease, depending on the severity. What Is Heartburn? Heartburn is an uncomfortable, burning irritation in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects your stomach to your throat. Sometimes, the stomach…
You know that feeling where your mind is thinking of 100 things at once? When you can’t stop the thoughts and jump from idea to idea, or worse, from worry to worry? When this happens it can make stress and anxiety worse. However, many people are turning to mindfulness meditation as a popular method to…
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