Pharmacist Ben Fuchs

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Pharmacist Ben blogs posts, radio show, news and products to benefit your quality of life. We dig deep into the topics of health, nutrition, supplements.

  • The Thrill of Krill OilThe Thrill of Krill Oil
    The most striking health benefits of Krill Oil involve anti-inflammation. Omega 3s in general have anti inflammatory properties, but it seems that all of the unusual biochemical compounds found in Krill give this stuff some extra powerful anti inflammatory effects. A recent study published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that just a 300mg daily dose of Krill Oil ..
  • To Be HappyTo Be Happy
    Question: If all we want is to be happy and the only thing stopping us from having the happiness we desire is our requirements, why don’t we just drop our requirements? Or, why are we resistant to dropping our conditions, our”must haves” before we’re happy? Why not go right to the goal, eliminate the middleman and just be happy? Is that even possible? And if it were, what would be the negative consequence?

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      • Scientists discover “overflow valve” in cells linked to Parkinson’s Disease
        on March 26, 2026 at 11:35 am

        Researchers have identified a crucial ion channel, TMEM175, that acts like an overflow valve in the cell’s recycling system. It regulates acidity inside lysosomes, ensuring they function properly. When TMEM175 is faulty, toxic buildup can occur, contributing to diseases like Parkinson’s. This breakthrough reveals a promising new target for future […]

      • What you do in midlife could reveal how long you’ll live
        on March 26, 2026 at 11:18 am

        By closely monitoring fish throughout their lives, researchers found that simple behaviors in midlife—like movement and sleep—can predict lifespan. Fish that stayed active and slept mostly at night tended to live longer, while those slowing down earlier lived shorter lives. Surprisingly, aging didn’t unfold smoothly but in sudden jumps between stages. […]

      • Scientists find immune cell linked to long COVID fatigue and symptoms
        on March 26, 2026 at 11:06 am

        Long COVID remains a frustrating medical mystery, affecting up to 1 in 10 people long after the initial infection fades. Now, scientists have uncovered a crucial clue hidden deep within the immune system. By analyzing individual immune cells, they identified a distinct molecular state in key white blood cells—especially common in patients who initially […]

        • Bone Soup: Miracle FoodBone Soup: Miracle Food
          Bone Soup contains vitamins and minerals that have been shown to give the immune system a significant boost. In addition, long chain saccharides, the healthful kind of sugars, within the soup are perfect to ease all ailments of the joints and muscles. This makes bone soup especially helpful when healing from surgery or broken bones, and a perfect recovery food for athletes ..
        • Natural Moisture Factor for SkinNatural Moisture Factor for Skin
          The best strategy for keeping skin moist and hydrated is to make sure that you’re ingesting nutrients and raw materials that help the skin make the Natural Moisture Factor. Your diet should include plenty of fatty foods including olives, sardines, salmon and coconut oil. One of the quickest ways to create “xerodermia” (dry skin) is to go on a low-fat or fat free diet.

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        • Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows
          on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm

          When the "eco-friendly" bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), biodegrades, the resulting nanoplastics can accumulate in the fetuses of pregnant mice and interfere with fetal growth. Yichao Huang and De-Xiang Xu of Anhui Medical University, China, and Mingliang Fang of Fudan University, China, report these findings in a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology.

        • Historians unearth a conflict of interest regarding talcum powder, prompting a retraction by The Lancet
          on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm

          On March 25, The Lancet, one of the oldest academic journals, issued a rare retraction based on research by Columbia Mailman School public health historians Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner. The journal retracted—in essence, disavowed—an unsigned 1977 commentary claiming that talcum powder poses no serious health risks, despite robust contemporaneous scientific evidence to the contrary.

        • Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half
          on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm

          Women who consistently met physical activity guidelines throughout middle age had half the risk of dying from any cause compared to women who remained inactive, according to a paper published in PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen of the University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. Physical activity is known to provide numerous health benefits and to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and premature […]

        • Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe
          by Rebecca Dillon on June 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm

          This homemade Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub recipe is the perfect recipe for any skin type and it does not leave your skin feeling greasy. Scented in a to-die-for blend of chocolate and mint, this chocolate mint foaming salt scrub effectively balances your love of scrubs with a formula that actually works for your skin type,... Chocolate Mint Foaming […]

        • 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!
          by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am

          Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]

        • What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!
          by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am

          With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward.  I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]