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Do These 7 Supplements ACTUALLY Work?
In your travels on the Internet, you might've seen some strange names and even stranger claims about supplements. From ashwagandha to valerian root, l-lysine to vitamin D, here's just a few of the most hyped supplements and whether or...
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This Anti-Aging Supplement Might Actually Work
If you've wandered down a supplement aisle recently, you may have come across a bottle for sale that has "anti-aging" ingredients to help your body make a molecule called NAD+, better known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Your body...
PBS
Are gummy vitamins as effective as traditional vitamin pills?
Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with...
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How to Get the Most Out of Magnesium
Magnesium may be all the rage as a sleep aid, but does it actually work? We decided to dive into the research to find out, and ended up learning a lot about mice along the way.
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Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
PBS
Author Paul Greenberg On Why Americans Should Eat More Fish
Americans consume about 14 pounds of seafood per person annually, compared to over 200 pounds of meat. But many try to capture the nutritional benefits of fish, such as omega-3 fatty acids, by taking fish oil supplements. Paul Greenberg,...
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Are Antioxidants Actually Good for Anything?
There's evidence that antioxidant-rich diets have health benefits in humans, but the antioxidant chemicals and enzymes seem to be only part of the puzzle.
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6 Supplements That Might Actually Help You
More than half of Americans take a dietary supplement, but the truth is, most people don't need them. There are, however, a handful of supplements that can be helpful in some situations! Chapters BEET JUICE 2:58 ANTIOXIDANT MULTIVITAMINS...
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Why Diet Might Be a Big Deal for Mental Health
Mental health is super complicated. And many things, from your genetics to your environment, can affect it. But what you EAT might be having a big impact on your mental health, too.
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Why Do Workout Drinks Make My Skin Tingle
Ever get a tingling sensation while getting your sweat on? The ingredients to your drink may be why.
TED Talks
David McCandless: The beauty of data visualization
David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to...
SciShow
Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
SciShow
Are Multivitamins Really Good For You?
People spend billions of dollars every year trying to boost their health with multivitamins- but are they actually good for you?
Curated Video
This Man Is On A Mission To Keep His Community Healthy - Overcomes Meningitis
Jeff Konchalski was born with spinal meningitis and throughout his childhood he was constantly fighting off illnesses. As a teen, he was often mocked for his inability to play sports and "run with the crowd"… all due to his poor health....
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The Best Way to Get the Calcium Your Bones Need
We all know that calcium is important for strong bones and teeth and there are many different ways to get the calcium you need. Two main forms of calcium supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. They're both easily absorbed...
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How to Increase Your Sperm Count
Howcast - Increase your sperm quantity and quality with these scientifically tested methods.
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How to Prepare for Botox & Filler Injections
Howcast - Learn how to prepare for Botox and filler injections from dermatologist Elissa Lunder in this Howcast skin care video.
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How to Pick Supplements for Bodybuilding
Howcast - Learn how to choose supplements from Skip La Cour with this Howcast bodybuilding video.
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Do Any Nutritional Supplements Promote Weight Loss?
Howcast - Learn if supplements promote weight loss from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
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What Nutritional Supplements Are Good for Weight Lifting?
Howcast - Learn what supplements are good for weight lifting from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
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How to Balance & Plan Meals When Taking Supplements
Howcast - Learn how to balance and plan meals when taking supplements from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
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How to Time Supplement-Taking with Meals
Howcast - Learn how to time supplement taking with meals from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
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How to Know if You Need a Dietary Supplement
Howcast - Learn how to determine if you need a dietary supplement from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.