by Sara Banta | Jul 18, 2024 | AHP News
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has uncovered a fascinating link between gut microbiota and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers discovered a reduction in gut bacteria genes responsible for synthesizing essential B vitamins, B2...
by Sara Banta | Jul 18, 2024 | AHP News, Family Health
New research underscores the significant health benefits of steering clear of smoking, excessive drinking, and obesity: these behaviors are the top preventable causes of cancer in adults.A study by the American Cancer Society, published this week, reveals that 40% of...
by Sara Banta | Jul 13, 2024 | AHP News, Energy & Performance
Adenosine Triphosphate, or ATP, is like the energy currency for your body. It’s a molecule in every cell, acting as a rechargeable battery that fuels all your vital processes. Without ATP, your body wouldn’t have the energy to perform even the simplest tasks,...
by Sara Banta | Jul 11, 2024 | AHP News, Weight Loss
A new study has found that people using popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy might be at a higher risk of developing an eye condition that can lead to blindness. These injections contain semaglutide, an active ingredient used to treat diabetes and...
by Tracey | Jul 5, 2024 | AHP News, Women's Health
A new study suggests that exposure to toxic heavy metals could lead to more health problems for middle-aged women as they age. The study links this exposure to a decrease in the number of eggs in their ovaries as they near menopause, a condition known as diminished...
by Sara Banta | Jun 28, 2024 | Addiction, AHP News
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and fossil fuels are responsible for 2.7 million deaths annually in Europe. This alarming statistic has prompted the WHO to call on governments to impose stricter...
by Sara Banta | Jun 20, 2024 | AHP News, Muscle Building
The Rise of Protein Products Protein is a hot topic right now. Walk into any supermarket or health store, and you’ll see shelves overflowing with protein shakes and bars. It’s estimated that around one in ten people eats a protein bar once a week, and a similar...
by Sara Banta | Jun 16, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition, Thyroid Health
Over the past three years, there has been a noticeable increase in people experiencing thyroid health issues. Thyroid hormones impact nearly every cell and organ in your body and are crucial for: Growth and development: Thyroid hormones are essential for childhood...
by Sara Banta | Jun 7, 2024 | AHP News, Gut Health
When you have a baby, you are concerned with three things: if they are eating, sleeping and pooping. When you have aging parents, you focus on the same three things: if they are eating, sleeping, and pooping. These are the fundamental bodily functions.Constipation is...
by Sara Banta | May 31, 2024 | AHP News, brain health supplements
Scientists still don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but there’s a general consensus that clumps of certain proteins— beta-amyloid and tau—in the brain are key indicators.Edward Anderton, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at The Buck Institute...
