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… Excerpts from an educational webinar from NIH's Office of Dietary Supplements, featuring Dr. Paul Thomas and Ms. Carol Haggans. … Dietary supplement use in the United States: … Thomas: … Americans spend more on supplements than they do on … like products for pain relief, stomach upset, allergies, and the like. One good estimate is almost $49 billion in sales in 2019. Overall, about half of adults and a third of children …

… Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can start slowly, and it’s not always physical. You may not realize … Sometimes it includes stalking. All these behaviors are forms of domestic violence. This is sometimes called intimate partner violence. At least 25% of women and 10% of men are estimated … intimate partner violence are huge. It’s just devastating to homes,” says Dr. Ted George, an NIH expert on alcohol and violence. Heavy drinking is one risk factor for intimate partner …

… Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive—and even thrive—during stressful periods. There’s … and how to draw from resources in your community can help you build resilience. “Resilience is the extent to which we can bounce back from adverse events, cope with stress, or succeed in … to them. Just one person who they really feel has their back,” she says. Wexler is part of the NIH-funded Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience (ANCHRR). This is a group …

… rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, … and stroke to obesity and dementia. There’s more to good sleep than just the hours spent in bed, says Dr. Marishka Brown, a sleep expert at NIH. “Healthy sleep encompasses three major things,” she explains. “One is how much sleep you …

… You’ve broken out in a red, itchy rash. You’re likely wondering where it came from—and, most importantly, how to … skin rashes are called dermatitis. “When we use the term dermatitis, all we really mean is skin [qtip:inflammation|Heat, swelling, and redness caused by the body’s protective response … in childhood, and it tends to run in families,” explains Dr. Heidi Kong, a dermatologist at NIH. While some children may outgrow eczema, others will have the disease for life. The cause of …

… of the type that provides endurance, which keeps you moving for a long period of time. This is one reason why people may be naturally suited to different sports. But this idea doesn’t just … your [qtip: microbes|The microscopic creatures like bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in and on your body.]. “The end goal is to be able to provide an exercise “prescription” that is … and the heart at Stanford University.  Ashley, Bamman, and Kraus are involved in a large NIH-funded program looking at how exercise affects different molecules in the body. They’re also …

… feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal. But some kids go through extremely stressful or traumatic situations. These can lead to physical and mental health conditions later in life. Scientists are studying the long-term consequences of early life difficulties. And … “Normal stress is essential in life for growth and learning,” explains Dr. Jing Yu, an NIH expert on child development. “Positively adapting to normal stress can promote a child’s …

… body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your … of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. “All emotions—whether positive or negative—are adaptive in the right circumstances. The key seems to be finding a balance between the two,” she says. … fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. Another sign of emotional wellness is being able to hold onto positive …

… body has a defense system for such invaders. It’s called the immune system. Your immune system is made up of trillions of cells and proteins. These are found in your blood and every organ of your body. The immune system learns and changes over your … rapidly and robustly to infection,” says Dr. Ronald Germain, an immune system expert at NIH. Other parts of your body, such as the heart or lungs, can accumulate wear and tear with age, …

… health problems. Most people have healthy pregnancies. Millions of births occur each year in the U.S. But, more than 50,000 people have serious health problems during or after pregnancy. … them early enough, we can provide care and control these diseases.” “The healthier someone is entering pregnancy, the healthier their pregnancy will be,” adds Catov. “Things like good … that you’re at high risk. Preeclampsia can turn into a deadly condition called eclampsia. NIH-funded researchers are now studying whether there are benefits to treating milder health …