Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests new diagnostic biomarkers for the identification of major depressive disorder (MDD). (more…)
Dietary Flavanols for Better Brain Oxygenation and Cognition in Healthy Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The study results showed that the brains of healthy adult participants recovered faster when drinking a flavanol-enriched cocoa beverage prior to a mild vascular challenge, and performed better on complex cognitive tests. (more…)
Vitamin D and the Stress Response
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that Vitamin D supplementation during the winter months may support the body’s ability to recovery from psychophysiological stress. (more…)
Clinical and Bacterial Markers of Periodontitis are Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This large retrospective study examines the association between periodontal pathogens and the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD mortality, and incident all-cause dementia. (more…)
Positive Effect is Associated with Healthier Aging and Less Memory Loss
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found an association between positive affect (PA) and less memory decline across a 9-year time frame after controlling for age, gender, education, depression, negative affect, and extraversion. (more…)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Associated with Higher Brain Amyloid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Severe obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increase in brain amyloid beta (Aß) protein and a greater risk of developing dementia. (more…)
Effect of Psychobiotic Supplement on Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This post hoc analysis revealed that an eight-week supplementation with B. longum and L. helveticus in depressive patients improved depression symptoms, possibly by increasing BDNF levels. (more…)
Pet Ownership and Pet Contacts are Linked to Healthy Aging Outcomes in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being. (more…)
N-Acetyl Cysteine Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Written Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Three months administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in participants with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased dopamine binding as well as motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Urban Green Spaces Improve Mental Health in Australian Residents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that urban greening strategies should empathize the protection and restoration of urban tree canopies to promote community mental health. (more…)
Probiotics Improve Clinical and Metabolic Response in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation improved movement and certain metabolic parameters in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. (more…)
Lithium NP03 Treatment for Late-Stage Amyloidosis in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
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…)
Weighted Chain Blankets Effective Intervention for Insomnia in Psychiatric Disorders
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…)
Migraine Headaches Significantly Associated with Dementia in Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a United Kingdom study, migraine diagnoses were positively associated with all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly population, but differed substantially between men and women. (more…)
Resveratrol in Food may Protect Heart, Brain and Fight Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has shown that resveratrol is important for a number of health issues including having anticancer properties, being anti-inflammatory and even protecting the heart and brain. (more…)
Sleep Quality as a Biomarker and Predictor of Alzheimer’s Disease
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…)
Mixed Berries for Brain Function in Young Healthy Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrated that consuming a mixture of flavonoid rich berries maintained or improved cognitive performance up to six hours post consumption. (more…)
Living Near Major Roadways is Associated with Higher Incidence of Dementia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports evidence that living near major roadways is associated with a higher incidence of dementia. (more…)
Effect of Omega-3’s and Vitamin E on Inflammation, Insulin and Lipids in Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that, compared to placebo, co-supplementation of omega-3 and vitamin E for 12 weeks significantly increased gene expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), and significantly decreased low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in patients with Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Blocking Blue Light Exposure from Smartphone Screens Improves Sleep Quality
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blocking the short-wavelength blue light on cell phone screens with an amber filter improved the sleep quality of study participants. (more…)
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