Disease & Prevention

Evidence-based explanations of disease risk, prevention, and the lifestyle factors that may influence long-term health.

Articles in Disease & Prevention

2 published articles

Evidence Brief Evidence: Limited

How Much Magnesium Should You Take for Sleep?

Magnesium is widely promoted as a sleep supplement, but there is no scientifically established dose that works best for insomnia. Recent trials provide some useful clues about how much has actually been tested.

Practical Health Science Editorial Team 9 min read Sep 22, 2026

Evidence Brief Evidence: High

Can Strength Training Lower Blood Pressure?

Strength training is usually associated with building muscle, not treating high blood pressure. But randomized trials consistently show that regular resistance training can modestly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, especially in people who already have elevated blood pressure.

Practical Health Science Editorial Team 5 min read Sep 4, 2026