by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2018, Ear, Nose and Throat
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that bimodal stimulation could reduce tinnitus by reducing the phantom sounds that occur due to unruly nerve activity in the brain. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this pilot study, antioxidants did not appear to improve semen parameters or DNA fragmentation among men with male infertility and suggests that antioxidants do not improve pregnancy rates in cases of in vitro fertilization or in vivo conception. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 10, 2020 | 2018, Men's Health, Reproductive Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse U-shaped association between sleep duration and total number of sperm with high DNA stainability (HDS), suggesting a complex association between sleep duration and male reproductive health. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 10, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Probiotics
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…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 3, 2020 | 2019, Amino Acids, Brain Health, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), Parkinson's
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…)
by Becky | Nov 3, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Depression
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…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2020, Autism, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a subset of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, six months of probiotic supplementation not only improved GI symptoms but improved behavioral profiles as well. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study found that higher consumption of total fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, was associated with lower blood pressure (BP), which may be attributable to an inverse association between insoluble fiber and BP. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2017, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Magnesium oxide supplementation was found to be no more effective than placebo in reducing the frequency of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in older adults.
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by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | Men's Health, Reproductive Health, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has consistently demonstrated that increasing vitamin C levels can improve the quality and quantity of sperm both in humans and animals.
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by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides preliminary evidence that dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation, alone or in combination with folic acid, significantly reduced blood pressure in hypertensive adults from Tanzania, Africa. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that wearing surgical masks or KN95 respirators, but not paper or fabric masks, substantially reduced particle emissions even in the absence of testing for proper fitting. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, Alternative Therapies, Diarrhea, Digestive Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals that increasing contact with pets was increasingly protective against CDI recurrence (CDI-R) in patients who acquired Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) in their community or a health-care facility. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apple vinegar consumption significantly decreased insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood pressure and homocysteine levels in participating type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that adequate maternal prenatal vitamin D levels may help prevent the development of high blood pressure in children and youth of mothers who were preeclamptic. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2020 | 2018, Botanicals, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Ginkgoselect®Plus validated its safety as a clinical therapeutic that does not increase cancer risk in a population of older adults. (more…)