The heart beats more than 100,000 times each day. Every contraction depends on a precise balance of electrical signals, mineral balance and coordinated muscle activity. Among the nutrients involved in this process, magnesium plays a particularly important role....
Last week, we looked at how something as simple as walking may influence long-term brain health. But what about the brain in the here and now? It’s something that deserves a little more attention. We’ve all had that moment of walking into a room and forgetting why we...
Many people see names such as magnesium glycinate, citrate and oxide on supplement labels. However, they remain unsure what these terms actually mean or why the same mineral appears in so many variations. Magnesium itself does not change. Manufacturers bind it to...
I hope you enjoyed a square or two of dark chocolate over Valentine’s. I know I did. This week, I want to return to a topic we explored recently, but from a slightly different angle. At the start of January, we looked at walking and the idea that steps need to be...
Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved indulgences, and for many people, Valentine’s Weekend is a welcome excuse to enjoy it. Beyond its taste and the sense of pleasure it brings, chocolate, particularly varieties rich in cocoa, contains chemical...