Illustration: Olivier Heiligens Not everyone with a phobia can pinpoint the exact moment when their phobia started, but in 36-year-old Kelly’s case, the cause is clear. When I was six years old, I came home from school to find that my pet bird had escaped from its cage. Kelly had a Barbie doll head that … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It plays an important role in heart and bone health, energy production, muscle and nerve function, and blood sugar and blood pressure control. Dietary sources of magnesium include leafy greens like spinach, pumpkin, and chia seeds, almonds, and black beans, but … Read more
Supplements with calcium, vitamin D, or their combination offer little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls in most older adults, a detailed review of the latest evidence published by the National Academy of Sciences has found. BMJ today. Almost one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, often … Read more