by Becky | Oct 14, 2020 | 2020, Men's Health, Reproductive Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that decreased use of media devices at bedtime was associated with longer sleep duration and greater sperm quality. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates how microdose NP03 lithium reduced markers of neuroinflammation and cellular oxidative stress during the post-plaque stage of amyloid pathology in a transgenic rat model of Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that insomnia patients with psychiatric disorders experienced reduced insomnia severity, improved sleep and less daytime sleepiness when sleeping with a weighted chain blanket. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study further validates the hypothesis that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables may protect against vascular calcification. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Leucine supplementation had no effect on muscle mass; however, it did improve physical performance and respiratory muscle function in nursing home participants. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that restoring local tree canopies in neighborhoods may help prevent the incidence of cardiometabolic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that the quality of adolescent -peer relationships was significantly associated with adolescents’ higher level of self-confidence and an increased willingness to intervene in bullying.
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by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Alcohol, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study analyzed data from 10,200 participants from the ACCORD trial aged 40 years and older with type 2 diabetes and elevated CV risk. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study found both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) to be effective for cardiac rehabilitation training, but recommend HIIT only as an adjunct therapy to MICT. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Reduced slow-wave activity and low sleep efficiency at baseline were both associated with an accelerated rate of cortical beta-amyloid plaque deposition in healthy older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Calcium, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that poverty is a strong risk for osteoporosis in America. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High dose of Calcifediol, a main metabolite of the vitamin D endocrine system, significantly reduced the need for ICU treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective study finds an association between increased use of electronic media and decreased academic performance in school children. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Longevity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Data from 34 countries on six continents suggest that we live longer in societies that provide more support and care for one another. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to low polyphenol olive oil, extra virgin high polyphenol olive oil significantly decreased systolic blood pressure but not arterial stiffness in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health, Oral Health, Probiotics
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Oral administration of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 ((SsM18) reduced the reoccurrence of black stains on the teeth of study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Pollution, Thyroid
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds that chemical pollutant mixtures function as thyroid disruptors, with polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs) and its metabolites specifically linked to hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Gaba, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that the inhibition of MAO-B, an enzyme encoded by the MAO-B gene, supports the recovery of subcortical stroke when combined with a rehabilitation program. (more…)
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