by Becky | Jun 25, 2024 | Brain Health, Interviews, Nutrition and Dieting, Stress
Have you heard of the mind-body connection? It refers to the intricate connection between our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and the influence it has on our physical health. Furthermore, how we treat our physical body (what we eat, exercise, sleep) plays a significant role in our mental health. Learn more about this fascinating topic in our interview with Dr. Karin Hermoni, where she discusses just how powerful our thoughts and feelings can be. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2024 | 2024, Diabetes, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients who developed type 2 diabetes after five years had significantly lower change in NRF 9.3 score compared to those who did not develop type 2 diabetes (P= 0.01). (more…)
by Becky | Feb 14, 2024 | 2024, Nutrition and Dieting, Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamin B12, Vitamins
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Subjects experiencing food insecurity had a nearly twofold likelihood of inadequate intake of B12 (p = 0.001) compared to those who were food secure. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 13, 2023 | 2023, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results from the analysis showed a positive association between consumption of 1 standard deviation/day = 260g UPF/day and multimorbidity (at least 2 chronic diseases among cancer, type 2 diabetes, or cardiovascular disease) [HR= 1.09, p<0.05]. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 16, 2023 | 2023, Cancer, Mediterranean Diet, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies shows that high adherence to the MedDiet was associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 25, 2023 | 2023, Cardiovascular Health, Choline, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the parallel design human-controlled feeding trial of 28 older adults consuming either 3 oz or 6 oz of lean beef daily while following the DASH diet for 12 weeks show a 22.1% reduction in total plasma ceramide at week 6 (p < 0.001) and a 9.6% decrease in plasma choline at week 12 (p = 0.012). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 25, 2023 | 2023, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. South Asian immigrant participants in the highest DASH score category had a 67% less chance of developing hypertension compared to subjects in the lowest DASH score category. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 5, 2023 | 2023, Nutrition and Dieting, Oral Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the cross-sectional analysis using data from the Hamburg City Health Center shows a significant association between a higher anti-inflammatory diet score and lowers odds of periodontitis risk (p < 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2021 | 2019, Nutrition and Dieting, Obesity, Weight Control, Whole Foods - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There is a reasonable amount of research on the effect of resistant starch on improving glycemic control, cholesterol levels, and possibly reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, further research is needed. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 6, 2017 | Immune Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Fight the flu this winter season with Dr. Massey’s recommended arsenal of natural remedies for seasonal flu protection such as herbs, Bifidobacterum probiotics, and cranberries and elderberries that are rich in polyphenols.
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by nhri | Jan 25, 2010 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. There is increasing medical evidence that nutrition is important for not only preventing diseases but perhaps reversing them. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Environmental Health, Nutrition and Dieting, Nutritional Deficiencies
Written by Patrick Massey M.D, Ph.D. The risk of frailty has been associated with a diminished intake of protein and vitamins A, D, C and the B vitamin folate. (more…)
