We hear all the time about the US being over nourished - think: obesity! - but what about nutrient deficiencies? It turns out that they’re pretty common! In fact, about 1 in 10 Americans overall have a deficiency of at least one nutrient, and certain groups have a greater prevalence of deficiencies. 

It still feels like summer in many parts of the country, but flu season is coming. Cases tend to rise in October in many parts of the US, and cases in the US are highest in December, January, February, and March. If you catch the flu, you can have an illness that can be anything from inconvenient to very serious. Here’s how you can best prepare for flu season to protect yourself and your family.

Trouble with thyroid function is a common condition in the US. About 1 in 14 have an underactive thyroid gland, or hypothyroidism. Thyroid cancer is another condition that can lead to lower than normal thyroid function. The result can be low levels of thyroid hormone, which affects almost everything in your body. 

That mid-afternoon slump is way too familiar to so many of us! It can hit while you’re in a meeting at work, when you’re picking up the kids from school, or when you’re trying to finish off some errands. What can you do about it?

Memory loss can be a normal part of aging, but your choices can affect how fast it happens. Making healthy lifestyle choices and giving your brain the nutrients it needs can help preserve your memory. Here are some ways to improve memory and use PatchAid Patches for support.*