Author: Dr. Sam

An assortment of purple fruits and vegetables. The wide variety makes it easy to find favorites to include in your meal plans for brain health benefits.

The Power of Purple

The COVID-19 pandemic has us all on edge. We’re all sheltering in place with screen time as the new normal for social support. We’re bombarded with nonstop COVID-19 news. And, we’re anxious about juggling work, school and business from home. No wonder, the world seems to be in a mental funk.

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Denise and Ken Nedimyer. The Nedimyers’ lifelong love for the ocean has blossomed into purposeful work that is making a difference to coral reefs both close and far from their home.

Happy Earth Day, Happy Coral Reefs: Meet Ken and Denise Nedimyer

Like many of you, Francesca and I have been following the public health efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including hunkering down at home. Of course, similar sanctions have been put in place in many parts of the world, rallying the global community around the singular goal of stopping this global pandemic.

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Getting ready to take a brisk walk with Francesca. Being outdoors surrounded by nature is one of our favorite ways to maintain a positive outlook.

Taking Care of Immune Health

I find it heartwarming to see so many examples of resilience and compassion making headline news. Glass walls may separate the most vulnerable from their loved ones, but care and love are still on full display. Older folks may need to shelter in place, but neighbors are stepping up to help shop for supplies or lend a helping hand.

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A cat sleeps soundly under a quilt. Of all mammals, only humans willingly forego getting enough sleep.

Tap Into The Power of Sleep

I remember back during my graduate school days, we really didn’t understand the benefits of sleep, let alone the damaging effects from too little of it. It was just something we needed to do. The less of it, many of my peers thought, the better, as more could be accomplished during the waking hours.

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What You Need to Know About Nutrient Testing: A Primer for Optimal Health

What You Need to Know About Nutrient Testing: A Primer for Optimal Health
Dawna Venzon, PhD, RD., Principal Research Scientist, in the Prototype R&D laboratory. Buena Park, Calif. According to Dr. Venzon, “One of the best ways to make sure you get enough nutrients is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit.”
Dawna Venzon, PhD, RD., Principal Research Scientist, in the Prototype R&D laboratory. Buena Park, Calif. According to Dr. Venzon, “One of the best ways to make sure you get enough nutrients is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit.”

Have you ever wondered what blood tests you need to determine if your nutritional needs are met? That is the question I recently received from a reader who also happens to be a very good friend of mine.

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