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Melatonin is a hormone made primarily in the pineal gland in the brain. It is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan and the neurotransmitter serotonin and is a chief regulator of sleep.

Vitamin C and betacarotene may protect against dementia.

Ginger can help reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

The shape of a beer glass may influence how drunk you get.

Lighting and music change our eating habits in ways that can help you lose weight.

Saturated fats may promote inflammation by promoting bacterial growth.

Walking is often over-looked as exercise, but can be a great tool for improving cardiovascular fitness, reducing the risk of chronic illness, weight maintenance and weight loss.

Did you know that Potassium is important for healthy muscles and nerves in your whole body? A lack of potassium will affect how you balance fluids in your body, how your blood vessels function, your skin, nervous system, sports performance and cardiac health.

Trendy “microgreen” vegetables have been shown to offer a nutritional boost.

Eating walnuts every day can boost a man’s sperm quality and his fertility.

When it comes to weight loss more exercise is not necessarily better.

The sports supplement DMAA has been banned for use in Australia.