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What is Multiple Sclerosis? Neurons (cells that make up the brain and nervous system) have a protective covering over the portion that propagates signals. This is called the myelin sheath. Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a neurodegenerative disease that results from the body’s immune system attacking it’s own neuron’s myelin...

When milk is heated, then fermented with bacteria, a creamy and tangy treat results: yogurt. Yogurt has been a staple, go-to nutritious snack for quite some time. But what makes everyone reach for yogurt? Yogurt contains a large amount of protein and calcium, and the very bacteria used to ferment...

What is it and how is it different from grape seed extract? We all know that wine is made from grapes so you may be wondering, what’s the difference between grape seed extract and red wine extract and their medicinal properties? The main differences between the two extracts come from the exact...

More than just that slimy nuance you have to scoop out when making a jack-o-lantern, pumpkin seeds are just beginning to hit the superfood stage with their hearty nutritional content, containing lots of protein and minerals in just a small serving size. Check out what incorporating pumpkin seeds into your...

What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by severe dementia. Like dementia, AD causes problems with memory loss, thinking and behavior which worsen over time until the patient is unable to respond to the environment. Unlike dementia, AD is not a normal part of aging...