Solve Your Sleep Problems by Addressing Three Common Nutrient Deficiencies

Does the idea of climbing into bed and falling into a deep slumber the second your head hits the pillow, then waking up feeling refreshed and rested, sound more like a dream than reality? For busy Americans trying to cram two-days’ worth of activities (and stress) into one 24-hour period, good sleep is, unfortunately, increasingly hard to come by.

 While stress is one of the most common culprits, dietary factors can also play a role, especially in terms of what you’re not getting enough of. If you have trouble sleeping, relief may be as simple as getting more of the following nutrients in your diet. Read More...

Magnesium May Trump Calcium for Kids’ Bone Health

When it comes to building healthy bones, calcium is the mineral that receives the most attention. But new research suggests that another mineral – magnesium – may deserve some of the limelight, and may actually be even more important for kids’ bone health than calcium.

The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, measured magnesium intake and absorption in a group of children aged 4 to 8 years. Both magnesium intake and absorption were significantly associated with bone mineral content and density, whereas calcium intake and absorption were not. Read More....