by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | Brain Health, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Resveratrol
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…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study found both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) to be effective for cardiac rehabilitation training, but recommend HIIT only as an adjunct therapy to MICT. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2018, Ear, Nose and Throat, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ginkgo Biloba with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties may be an effective treatment for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2019, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that, of the adolescents in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), rates of obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) were highest among those in the higher-income countries, whereas the relationship between obesity and SB was strongest adolescents in the lowest-income countries. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Sleep
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…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Calcium, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that poverty is a strong risk for osteoporosis in America. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Vitamin D - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High dose of Calcifediol, a main metabolite of the vitamin D endocrine system, significantly reduced the need for ICU treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables
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…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2018, Botanicals, Digestive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) reduced the frequencies of heartburn and regurgitation and improved heartburn and regurgitation severity in patients with NERD. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective study finds an association between increased use of electronic media and decreased academic performance in school children. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Diabetes, Fenugreek, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Longevity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Data from 34 countries on six continents suggest that we live longer in societies that provide more support and care for one another. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 16, 2020 | 2017, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Environmental Health, Pollution
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…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2018, Ashwagandha, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Thyroid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2018, Amino Acids, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Nine weeks of betaine supplementation improved body composition of young active resistance-trained women by reducing fat mass, but had no effect on their strength or power performance. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to low polyphenol olive oil, extra virgin high polyphenol olive oil significantly decreased systolic blood pressure but not arterial stiffness in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Omega - 3, Parkinson's, Vitamin E
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…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | 2018, Brain Health, Sleep
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…)