Lisa Schofield

3 weeks ago | niemagazine.com | Lisa Schofield |Eric Munson

Night after night of healthy, rejuvenating sleep is elusive for many people. Here’s the trick: They have to relax first. Figuring out a new formula to help people relax and enjoy a sound slumber shouldn’t make you lose sleep—there’s tremendous impetus for entering this space, and many strong ingredients to work with. And there are many reasons to enter the category or perhaps augment what you have.

1 month ago | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |Eric Munson

In a new study, researchers analyzed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved around one million women aged between 50 and 58, is the largest and most comprehensive study of currently prescribed hormonal substances in the world. The results show that the risks differ depending on the active substance and how the medicine is taken.

1 month ago | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |Eric Munson

What’s going on in the women’s supplement market? Turns out, quite a bit. The famous question, “What do women want?” can largely be answered as “good health, love and happiness.”While retailers can’t help their women customers with the last two, they sure could help fulfill the first desire. And the good news is that it’s easier now than ever to guide women to elevated health and well-being. Sales in the category prove this.

1 month ago | naturalpractitionermag.com | Lisa Schofield |Shari Barbanel

For millions, sleep is elusive, and for most it’s because they can’t relax. Here’s a two-step approach. ‘Doc, can you give me anything to help me sleep?” This is a common question you probably field every day. The stats are somewhat alarming.

2 months ago | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |James Gormley

It’s true – too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing. Take high-density lipoproteins, or “good” cholesterol. Researchers have discovered that certain components of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. “During routine checkups, adults have their cholesterol levels tested, which includes both ‘bad’ (LDL) and ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol,” said study co-author Henry J. Pownall, PhD.