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Research Extracts: Stress | Breakfast and Weight | Salt and Immune Function

Welcome to the April 2020 edition of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up-to-date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, t...

January 13, 2026•Kathi Head, ND
How Long-distance Runner Jordan Hasay Continues to Inspire Us, Even During Quarantine

Kathrine Switzer — the first woman to enter the Boston Marathon and who paved the way for women in running — once said, “If you are losing faith in human nature, then go watch a marathon.” It’s tru...

January 13, 2026•Thorne Medical Affairs Team
What Effects Does Stress from a Crisis Have on Your Body?

Between financial worries, health concerns, family obligations, and changing work expectations, there can be several sources of stress in our lives. Stress can also be physical. Infection, injury, ...

January 13, 2026•Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
Copper and Zinc Supplements: Should You Take Them Together?

When supplementing any nutrient, it’s important to consider the appropriate amount to take. If intake is too low, then the desired results might not occur. If supplementation is too high, then nega...

January 13, 2026•Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
Maximizing COVID-19 Mitigation Measures

Regardless of what you think about the current strategy, we are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic primarily through mitigating exposure. An important component of re-opening the economy will be to...

January 13, 2026•Sheena Smith, MS, MA
Practicing Self-Care During A Self-Quarantine

In these uncertain times, it’s not unusual to feel tense and stressed out. As we shelter in place and self-quarantine, we find ourselves missing a sense of normalcy – which can lead to feeling over...

January 13, 2026•Jacob Terranova
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice Part 2: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Crisis

A five-part series dedicated to workers on the front line. Dear friends, At the time of this writing, it seems the entire world is in crisis. Nearly every person from every part of the globe is aff...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
Pets And Coronavirus – Here’s What We Know

As we cope with the ever-changing landscape of what is known and not known about the COVID-19 pandemic and the coronavirus that has caused it, one question being asked is whether the virus can be t...

January 13, 2026•Kathi Head, ND
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice Part 3: Foods that Support Immune Health

A five-part series dedicated to workers on the front line. Dear friends, I am often asked if the foods we eat can actually boost our body's immune system. My answer is a resounding "yes." There's n...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic