by Becky | Feb 25, 2020 | 2020, CBD, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. △9–tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the main psychoactive component in cannabis, significantly impacts placental and fetal development when used during pregnancy.
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by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2020, Asthma, Lung Health, Omega - 3
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that a higher Omega 3 Index is associated with better asthma control and with lower inhaled corticosteroid medication dose, suggesting that a higher erythrocyte n-3 PUFA level may have a role in asthma management. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides insight into the effect of blue versus amber wavelength light on the circadian and sleep systems and their potential roles in traumatic brain injury repair and recovery.
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by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Long sleep duration, long midday napping and poor sleep quality were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that habitual consumption of green tea is associated with better health and improved life expectancy. (more…)