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This weekend makes for an extra special Halloween: October 31 falls under a blue moon. Not a blue-colored moon like a blood moon is red, but the second full moon within a calendar month. The next time we celebrate Halloween under a blue moon won't be until 2039. Enough reason to think about Halloween this year! How did Halloween become what it is today, and can we only find ghost stories in fiction or does nature, too, have 'tricks' in addition to 'treats'? Continue reading →

Why don't supplements always work as expected? This is a good question, asked not only by experts: you have probably also wondered about it. How is it possible that the use of a nutritional supplement has a clearly positive influence for one person, while another does not notice any difference? The short answer: many factors are involved, not in the least human biochemical individuality. Continue reading →

We are taught the importance of proper oral hygiene for healthy teeth from our earliest ages. Brushing teeth with all kinds of brushes and pastes, floss, chipped teeth, gargle mouthwash and even gum chewing to care for your teeth... the number of options is huge! But which foods and eating habits are also important to maintain your radiant smile as long as possible? Continue reading →

Our metabolism as the running motor behind our energy: a familiar concept. Just as an engine requiring fuel and maintenance to keep running, we use fuel for all physiological processes in our body and proper maintenance ensures a longer life. Naturally it is important to look at the quality of the fuel, including its individual components, your body requires to optimize your metabolism. Deploying an isolated part of your metabolism can act as a powerful catalyst for your energy resources and support various bodily functions, especially as you get older. Nicotinamide riboside is one such catalyst. How exactly does it work? Continue reading →

New Chapter has been taking care of body, mind and planet for over 35 years with high-quality, natural products. New Chapter only manufactures supplements that “write a new chapter”: either as an enhancement to an existing product or because they have an altogether unique contribution to make to complementary healthcare. Continue reading →

Nutricosmetics encompass a category of supplements specifically aimed at skin care from within. It usually concerns products used for the skin, hair and nails, products that, of course, can be used in tandem with external care products such as creams and shampoos. Nutricosmetics include various forms of natural supplements taken orally, including collagen and elastin. Continue reading →

The notion that electricity is vital for the human body is far from a recent concept. Since 1791 various intriguing discoveries have been made about bioelectrical currents. But puzzlingly the idea of electricity as having major relevance to biology is still too new and counterintuitive for it to enjoy wide acceptance. But what’s all the buzz about? Continue reading →

Taste experience is a very personal thing. One person’s gustatory nightmare is the other’s feast meal. Still, the principles of taste perception are the same for everyone, and not only on the tongue: smell and taste are very closely interrelated. Continue reading →

Summer is here, temperatures are running high and so is the UV exposure. As every year, the unchanged question returns: “Should I spend some time in the sun or not?”. Continue reading →

Of our biological kin, only humans have engaged and empathetic fathers. What might be the evolutionary reason for this? How is it that we are unique among all great apes for males to have developed into devoted fathers? Who is that puzzling figure of the human father and what is his role within the family and within society? Continue reading →