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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
07/09/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Microplastics: A 4.5-fold heart attack or stroke risk hidden in your food
Researchers found microplastic concentrations in human brain tissue 7 to 30 times higher than in liver or kidney tissue, with levels rising 50% between 2016 and 2024 Patients with microplastics embedded in carotid artery plaque faced a 4.53-fold higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death compared to those without detectable plastics Studies detected plastic […]
07/08/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The manufactured depression crisis: How $9 billion in antidepressant sales pathologized normal human sadness
Antidepressant market valued at $6.9 billion in 2022, projected to reach $9.37 billion by 2030. Depression diagnosis rates surged from 3.33% to 17.8% of Americans between 1992 and 2025. Pharmaceutical industry funding creates conflict of interest with FDA regulatory oversight. Gut-brain connection research shows 95% of serotonin produced in digestive system. Nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances […]
07/01/2026
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By Willow Tohi
New research reveals creatine benefits for brain, bone and healthy aging in women and seniors
Creatine supplementation at 3-5 grams daily supports muscle strength, lean mass preservation and physical performance in aging adults. Research indicates creatine may enhance brain function, including memory, attention and mental processing speed. Women approaching menopause may benefit from creatine’s potential to slow bone loss when combined with resistance training. Creatine monohydrate maintains an outstanding safety […]
06/30/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Lifelong learning outperforms Alzheimer’s drugs, study finds
A February 2026 study of 1,939 adults found that lifelong mental stimulation delayed Alzheimer’s onset by five years and mild cognitive impairment by seven years People in the top 10% of cognitive enrichment had a 38% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to the least engaged group Brain autopsies revealed that those with higher […]
06/30/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Pesticide in your food: UCLA study links chlorpyrifos to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease
UCLA researchers found that long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with a more than 2.5-fold increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study combined data from over 1,600 participants with laboratory experiments in mice and zebrafish to establish biological plausibility for the link. Laboratory evidence showed chlorpyrifos damages dopamine-producing neurons, triggers brain […]
06/24/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Nighttime light exposure: The hidden metabolic threat that rivals genetics in driving diabetes risk
A 2026 meta-analysis of 867,647 participants found high nighttime artificial light exposure increases obesity risk by 14% and overweight risk by 7% A Lancet study tracking 84,790 people over 670,000 person-years found bright nighttime light exposure independently predicted Type 2 diabetes risk, comparable to moderate genetic predisposition Even a single night of moderate light during […]
06/12/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Reassessing acid reflux: Why low stomach acid, not excess, may be driving a $10 billion drug market
An estimated 15% of Americans take proton pump inhibitors, yet research suggests most acid reflux cases stem from insufficient rather than excess stomach acid. Acid-blocking medications may increase mortality risk by 19% and have been linked to cardiac events, dementia and nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Jonathan Wright found that among nearly 2,000 patients with acid issues, […]
06/05/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists discover that boosting nitric oxide could be key to prevention
New research in Molecular Cell found that low nitric oxide activity in the brain correlates with worse Alzheimer’s outcomes, including greater plaque buildup and faster memory decline. Nitric oxide helps regulate alternative splicing, a gene editing process that creates diverse protein instructions for brain cells. The study challenges previous assumptions that nitric oxide levels were […]
05/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Arginine shows promise as low-cost weapon against Alzheimer’s in animal studies
Researchers at Kindai University in Japan found that oral arginine, a common amino acid, reduced toxic amyloid protein buildup in fruit flies and mice genetically modified to model Alzheimer’s disease. Laboratory tests showed arginine prevented the formation of amyloid beta aggregates, with stronger effects at higher concentrations. Treated mice showed fewer brain plaques, lower brain […]
05/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
88% of Americans worry about memory loss, but only 9% know how to protect brain health
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say maintaining brain health is very important, yet only 9% know how to do it, according to the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association report surveying 3,800 adults age 40 and older. Only 34% of adults exercise daily; just 39% eat a healthy diet regularly; half get adequate sleep—despite 99% believing lifestyle behaviors […]
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