by Becky | Jun 26, 2024 | 2024, Oral Health, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis revealed that individuals with severe deficiency in vitamin D [< 25 nmol/ L] were 2.2 times more likely to have untreated dental cavities (P<0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 26, 2024 | 2024, Autism, Brain Health, Digestive Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the ketogenic diet decreases inflammatory markers and has beneficial effects on the gut microbiome in children with autism spectrum disorder. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 26, 2024 | Brain Health, Digestive Health, Probiotics
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. By prioritizing dietary strategies, incorporating probiotics, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits, you can promote a thriving gut microbiome and support a healthy gut-brain axis. (more…)
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 | Jun 25, 2024 | Interviews, Weight Control
Did you know that around one in three adults are overweight in the United States? While many strive to lose weight and keep it off, the weight loss process can be incredibly difficult to maintain. With that in mind, we interviewed Dr. Oster, whose new book The Three Rules to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Forever provides life-long sustainable practices to help you look and feel your best. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 20, 2024 | 2023, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B - General, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In patients not treated with B vitamins, after adjusting for all covariates, researchers found a significant risk in all-cause mortality [model 3: HR-1.54, P < 0.041] and CVD mortality [model 3: HR-1.69, P < 0.041]. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 20, 2024 | 2024, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonoid intake is associated with lower mortality in patients with hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 14, 2024 | 2024, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show higher intakes of protein and anti-inflammatory foods were associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults in China. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 12, 2024 | 2024, Bone Health, Lycopene, Vitamin D - Bone Health, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that dietary supplementation with eggshell powder, vitamin D, and lycopene decreases bone loss in postmenopausal women. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 12, 2024 | Digestive Health, Probiotics
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Postbiotics play a vital role in maintaining gut health by regulating the balance of gut microbiota, supporting gut lining integrity, and modulating the immune system. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 12, 2024 | 2024, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. This analysis of systemic reviews showed that cardiorespiratory fitness could be a strong predictor of mortality and chronic incident risk in adults. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 12, 2024 | 2024, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Cancer, Skin Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. By week 4, the incidence of skin lesions was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control (71.4% versus 91.4%, P = 0.031, respectively). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 11, 2024 | 2023, Kidney Health, Propolis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with propolis may improve the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2024 | 2024, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Women who were vitamin D adequate had significantly higher BMI-adjusted muscle mass index [SMIBMI] compared to those who were vitamin D inadequate (P = 0.039). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2024 | 2024, Arthritis, Bone Health, Botanicals, Joint Health, St. John's Wort
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that topically applied St. John’s Wort decreases symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2024 | 2024, Calcium, Cardiovascular Health, Minerals, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In women more than 10 years post-menopause, researchers saw a significant negative association between calcium intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases even after adjusting for both models of baseline characteristics. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2024 | 2024, Eye Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that oral supplementation with a berry extract containing anthocyanins and iridoids may improve near vision and tear production in individuals with presbyopia. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2024 | Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-month supplementation of EGb 761 either alone or in combination with AChEI was associated with improved cognitive abilities and reduced neuropsychiatric symptoms. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2024 | 2023, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise, Minerals, Vitamin D - Bone Health, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of this cross-sectional analysis of 866 premenopausal women shows that adequate vitamin D levels, physical activity, and proper nutrition positively influenced bone mineral density values. (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…)