Approximately 25 to 33 percent of us aren’t getting enough sleep. While one night of lost sleep can impair mindfulness and reduce performance during the day that follows, the effects are usually corrected once sleep is restored. But the repercussions of chronic sleep loss are of greater concern for quality of life and disease risk…
Month: October 2023
Supplements to Support Metabolic Factors
When our metabolism does not function properly, we may find ourselves diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a condition which greatly increases our risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. There are a cluster of metabolic factors, including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels.1…
Neurogenesis: Improve Your Brain Function
We have about 100 billion neurons (what we sometimes call “brain cells”). For decades, it was believed that the neurons we had at birth were the ones we got for our entire lives. But, beginning in the 1980s and moving forward, research suggests that, yes, we can and do create new neurons as we age….
Top Tips for Pain-Free Aging
While it’s a blessing to live a long life, the aging process comes with its share of aches and pains. The healing process is slower in an aging body, so underestimating pain, delaying treatment, or avoiding care due to pain-related fear may contribute to the development of chronic pain and associated disability. Here’s the good…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 