by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study details how an air disinfection system utilizing heated Ni-foam filters are capable of effectively trapping and killing airborne SARS-CoV-2 and Bacillus anthracis spores. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020, Aloe Vera, Diabetes, Pycnogenol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with a polyherbal blend of pycnogenol, papain, and aloe vera was not effective in the management of pre-type-two diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) is a natural source of EPA-only that was shown to increase EPA and Omega-3 Index, and control cholesterol levels in a healthy population. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results emphasize the importance of a varied diet of polyphenol-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Passive stretching (PS) is an effective non-pharmaceutical approach for improving vascular function particularly for those with limited mobility. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Consumption of goat cheese naturally enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linolenic acids for twelve weeks significantly increased high density lipoprotein (HDL) and significantly decreased C-reactive protein. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 15, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health, Iron
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Acute and chronic exposure to iron-rich airborne nanoparticles contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction of heart tissue and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disease that has its origins in early childhood. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study concludes that mandating public use of face masks is associated with a reduction in the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with ubiquinol significantly increased flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery in healthy individuals with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study explores how the social brain reflects our attachments to people and why lonely people feel disconnected from others. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Ginseng, Liver Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with fermented ginseng powder improved liver function and reduced levels of fatigue and inflammation in participating male subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 7, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Menopause, Rhodiola, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A proprietary blend of Rhodiola rosea and Black Cohosh was more effective than Black Cohosh alone in reducing symptoms of menopause and improving quality of life in women with moderate menopausal symptoms. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020, Choline, COVID-19, Pregnancy and Lactation, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that maternal supplementation with choline protects early brain development by decreasing the negative effects of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19, even when the maternal viral infection occurs in early gestation. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study contributes to the “COVID-19 host genetics initiative”, a human genetics community that generates, shares and analyzes data on the genetic determinants of COVID-19 susceptibility, severity and outcomes which contribute to the global knowledge of COVID-19 infection and disease etiology. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 30, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Vitamin C
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that patients with pneumonia have depleted vitamin C levels and increased oxidative stress and would benefit from additional vitamin C supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 29, 2020 | 2020, Environmental Health, Kidney Health, Pollution
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels above the World health Organization (WHO) guidelines; thus, achieving those air quality standards may help reduce CKD prevalence worldwide. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 29, 2020 | 2020, Cognitive Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This crossover study explores the effect of optimized levels of daylight on the sleep and cognitive performance of office workers. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020, Stroke, Tobacco
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that current African American smokers were at more than double the risk of experiencing a stroke event, and those smoking 20 or more cigarettes per day were at 2.8 times greater risk of having a stroke than nonsmokers. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of K2, but not K1, was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month supplementation with bitter melon significantly lowered fasting blood sugar levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides in participating subjects. (more…)
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