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Screen Time for Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
Screens are all around us, and they are certainly here to stay. From televisions to smartphones, from tablets to laptops, there is literally a screen for everything. It’s the question so many parents face: How much screen time should children be allowed?
Six Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Stress can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we just need coping methods to manage and alleviate it. Robert Silverman, DC shares six ways you can reduce stress and get back to living.
Trouble Sleeping? – Reasons You May be Waking Up at Night
In spite of following sleep hygiene basics (dark room, no caffeine, etc.), many people find themselves wide awake at 3:00 in the morning. Maribeth Evezich, MS, RD shares some reasons why this may happen.
Staying Ahead of Changes in the Gut
Gut health is important for overall health, and there are many wide-ranging causes that can affect gut health. Here are a few things to consider as you work to get your gut back on track.
How Does Gut Health Impact the Skin?
A healthy gut can be tied to many aspects of overall health, but can it help with healthy skin? Learn about the gut-skin connection and whether a healthy gut can support a clearer complexion.
How Can a Keto Diet Support Cognition?
Many factors influence why we sometimes forget where we put our keys or lose focus throughout the day, and brain energy metabolism is one of them. Learn why, and how, a ketogenic diet can positively affect cognition.
Beneficial Effects of Phosphatidylserine on Cognitive Function
Found in many foods and available as a supplement, phosphatidylserine may be able to improve our memory and overall brain function. Learn where to find this phospholipid and what it can do.
Phosphatidylserine 101
It’s a hot topic lately: Phosphatidylserine facilitates communication between brain and nerve cells, delivering nutrients and helping to keep these cells intact. Learn more about this important phospholipid’s health benefits.
Why DHA Is Crucial at Any Stage of Life
Everyone knows they should eat right, exercise often, and drink plenty of water—but brain health often takes a back seat to the health of our bodies. Learn why DHA is known for its brain-boosting benefits in children and adults alike.
3 Benefits of Creatine
Creatine is one of the most widely studied natural supplements—and increasingly synonymous with athletes and performance. Robert Silverman, DC shares why creatine supplementation has grown in popularity.
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is a popular buzzword these days. But what causes it? What’s the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and if it’s something the body does naturally, then what’s the big deal?
When Should We Take Supplements?
In a perfect world, we would garner all the vitamins and nutritional minerals we need from the foods we eat. Yet, in reality, that’s rarely the case. In this post, Robert Silverman, DC shares five instances in which he recommends leveraging the power of supplements.