by Becky | Mar 13, 2023 | 2022, Asthma, Fruits and Vegetables, Lung Health, Polyphenols
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Based on asthma severity, there were statistically significant changes in FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and FEF25-75% in the pomegranate extract group with mild asthma severity (p = 0.02, p = 0.006, and p = 0.03, respectively). (more…)
by Becky | Mar 3, 2023 | 2022, Antioxidants, Botanicals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 500 mg oregano supplementation in healthy male soldiers immediately after completing the army combat readiness test showed a significant time x group interactions for SOD (p < 0.0001), TAC (p < 0.0001) and GPX (p < 0.0001) compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 3, 2023 | 2022, Alternative Therapies, Brain Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. While all social conditions (acts of kindness, social activities, and cognitive reappraisal) showed a significant linear improvement from baseline to follow-up for the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), only participants in the acts of kindness group exhibited a significant linear increase in the Social Connectedness Scale (SCS-R). (more…)
by Becky | Mar 1, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Bone Health, Vitamin D - Mortality
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Centenarians with three risk factors (low serum 25(OH)D and higher PTH and β-CTX levels) and those with two risk factors had, respectively, had a 2.02-fold and 1.49-fold increase in risk of all-cause mortality in comparison with centenarians with no risk factors. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 22, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study using data from the TILDA cohort shows that subjects with lower plasma lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations at baseline were cross-sectionally associated with frailty. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 22, 2023 | 2022, Cancer, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health - Prostate, Prostate Cancer
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Post-analysis of serum myokine levels shows that there was a significant elevation of SPARC (P=0.048), OSM (P=0.001), IL-6 (P=0.02), and IL-15 (P=0.023) in serum collected immediately after exercise compared to serum collected at baseline. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 22, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Probiotics
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 10-week intervention using the probiotic BB68S resulted in significantly greater changes in total RBANS score and in 4 domains: immediate memory (p < 0.0001), visuospatial/constructional (p<0.001), attention (p < 0.001), and delayed memory (p < 0.0001) compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 9, 2023 | 2022, Cancer, Skin Health, Vitamin D - Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study found an association between regular vitamin D supplement takers and lower percentages of past or present melanoma compared to non-supplementers (32/117, 18.1% vs. 32/99, 32.3%, p=0.021). (more…)
by Becky | Feb 9, 2023 | 2022, Bone Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Univariate analysis (matched for age, sex, and physical activity) showed that a 1-SD increment in the total polyphenol eaten (281.0 mg/d) was associated with a decreased risk of LSS (OR=0.63; 95% CI 0.49-0.82). (more…)
by Becky | Feb 9, 2023 | 2022, Bladder Health, Botanicals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of between group analysis shows that FHP significantly reduced the mean frequency of urinary incontinence and improved the mean score of the ICIQ-UI SF questionnaire compared to the solifenacin group and placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 9, 2023 | 2022, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects in the licorice gargle juice group showed significant improvement in pain scores from baseline to the second day of treatment, with 25% experiencing complete ulcer healing on day 2 compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 1, 2023 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the randomized controlled trial show that administration of one tablet of encapsulated FGE consisting of 180 mg of dried FGE containing 7 mg of inorganic NO2– significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.001) compared to baseline values. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 1, 2023 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects in the highest quartile of dietary flavonoid intake had a 37% (OR [95% CI], 0.63 [0.43–0.92]) lower odds of extensive AAC compared to those in the lowest quartile of dietary flavonoid intake. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 25, 2023 | 2022, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6 months daily consumption of 30 mL extra virgin olive oil significantly reduced p-tau 181 levels (p=0.05) and blood-brain barrier permeability (p<0.05), and improved WMS-IV logical memory test scores (p=0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jan 25, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Brain Health, Depression, Essential Oils
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 20-min aromatherapy massage sessions using lavender, chamomile, and rosemary oils three times per week for two three-week periods significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in elderly subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2023 | 2022, Brain Health, Depression, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional study of 560 adolescent subjects shows that higher UPF consumption was associated with an increased presence of depressive symptoms, along with internalizing and externalizing problems. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2023 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials including 526 participants shows that selenium supplementation significantly reduced serum insulin levels (p=0.001), decreased HOMA-IR (p=0.006), and increased HDL-C levels (p =0.007). (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2023 | 2022, Alcohol, Digestive Health, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a longitudinal study show that risk factors for erosive esophagitis development for men was daily drinking and alcohol consumption of ≥70 g/week, compared to alcohol consumption of ≥140 g/week as a risk factor for women. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 11, 2023 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Carotenoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Lycopene
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this observational study using data from CHNS, a large-scale prospective cohort study, shows that eating around 10-13 g/day of tomatoes versus no consumption of tomatoes was associated with a 49-58% lower risk of new-onset hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 11, 2023 | 2022, Bone Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month supplementation of 784 mg blackcurrant powder significantly decreased bone loss (p < 0.05) and increased serum levels of P1NP, a marker of bone formation (p < 0.05). (more…)
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