A Penn State University study found that eating one avocado daily for six months modestly improved sleep quality in adults with abdominal obesity, a benefit researchers didn’t anticipate. Avocados contain monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium and sleep-supportive nutrients like magnesium and tryptophan, though the exact mechanisms remain unclear….
A study led by Dr. Pankaj Garg found that severe obesity (BMI >40) can make the heart function as if it’s 45 years older, while diabetes in middle-aged patients can add 56 years to heart age. High blood pressure also contributes to premature aging. The…
Panax ginseng, known as the “king of herbs,” has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for over 2,000 years, originating in East Asia and revered for its vitality-enhancing properties. It was first documented in ancient Chinese texts and traded along the Silk Road. Ginseng contains…
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that Escherichia coli bacteria exposed to microplastics become five times more resistant to four common antibiotics, highlighting a dangerous link between plastic pollution and the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Microplastics – found in oceans, soil, air and drinking water – act as…
