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Is your wallet getting as thin as your hair thanks to pricey pills and potions promising to save your strands? You’re not alone. In the US, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women will face significant hair loss in their lifetime, fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry selling quick fixes that don’t always work. But before you empty your …

The bright summer sunshine can do wonders for your mental health, but the increase in allergens and harmful UV rays is not as kind to your eyes. Annoyances like watery eyes, dry eyes or blurry vision are common in this season, but it’s possible to make your eyes more resilient to these issues. Having a balanced diet that incorporates dark …

Vitamin supplements can be an efficient way to add vitamins lacking in our diet. But they’re not a silver bullet. The market for vitamin and mineral supplements is estimated to be worth $32.7bn (£24.2bn), and over 74% of Americans and two-thirds of Britons admit to using them in an effort to improve their health. However, the pills are mired in …

Creatine supplementation is booming among those seeking greater muscle size and performance. Although creatine is certainly not a new discovery, with research dating back to the 1830s, its popularity and sales have continued to grow, and have expanded beyond bodybuilders and athletes to clinical applications and benefits beyond muscle performance. Today, creatine stands as one of the most researched supplements, …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that roughly 59 percent of American adults have taken a dietary supplement within the past 30 days. For many, the over-the-counter capsules can be a seemingly harmless way to do everything from boost their immune system to help promote longevity. But just like any medication, taking a supplement can come with side …

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Protein powders are a booming industry.Credit: Andrii Shevchuk/Alamy Protein has become a buzzword in health and wellness circles, with social-media influencers touting high-protein diets as the ultimate solution for weight loss and muscle gain. A search on the social-media platform TikTok for “200 grams of protein a day” yields dozens of videos offering tips on how to stay fit by …

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Let’s face it—our lives today are more hectic than ever, with work, family, and busy social calendars leaving little time for self-care. Unfortunately, while these responsibilities are part of everyday life, they often come at the expense of our sleep. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), between 50 and 70 million Americans have ongoing sleep disorders, and a …

A nutrition expert has warned about the dangers of taking too many supplements—and how a fistful of ‘healthy’ tablets can do more harm than good. A previous survey of over 2,000 Britons by Which? found three quarters take supplements, and about one in five respondents take four or more each day. But recently, writing for the product testing website, Dr Rachel Woods, …