Written Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. At 6 months, patients showed a significant decrease in the frequency (P<0.001), intensity (P<0.001), and length of migraines (P<0.005). Migraines can be attributed to environmental, behavioral, and genetic causes1....
Salicornia ramosissima Extract Provides Some Benefits to Patients with Minor Stroke and TIA
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed significant improvements in cognitive scores within the treatment group when comparing baseline and endpoint scores at 11months (P<0.05). Transient ischemic attacks [TIA] are characterized by...
Standardized Ashwagandha Extract Significantly Reduces Markers of Stress in Participants with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Results from this trial suggests that ashwagandha extract standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides at 60mg and 120mg significantly improved markers of stress in non-depressed high stress patients diagnosed with...
The Beneficial Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy, and Mood
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract in adults is associated with improved cognition, energy, and mood. Psychological stress occurs when an individual perceives that environmental or other demands exceed their...
Black Sticky Rice and Dill Extract on Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. NIHSS scores improved in the high dose treatment group at week 1 (P < 0.05). Ischemic stroke accounts for 85% of all stroke cases with an expected 16.9 million new cases globally each year1. Oxidative stress and...
The Correlation Between Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels and Mental Health in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that there is an inverse association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and depression and anxiety in adults. Depression is a chronic, recurrent condition that affects over 15% of people during their...
Selenium Intake Positively Associated with Cognitive Functioning and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that albumin and vitamin D significantly mediated the link between selenium intake and cognition (P < 0.01). Selenium is an essential trace mineral that plays a pivotal role in cognition1,2. Selenium...
The Association of Magnesium and Calcium Deficiency with Cognitive Function in Hospitalized Adults
Written by Harold Oster. Results suggest that magnesium and calcium deficiency are associated with reduced cognitive function in older, hospitalized adults. Dementia is an acquired loss of cognition across multiple domains, severely affecting social and occupational...
Plasma Folate Levels Could Attenuate the Association between Serum Lead Levels During Pregnancy and Autistic Behavior in Children
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw a significant interaction between plasma total folate concentrations below 49.3 nmol/L and the association between gestational blood lead levels and SRS-2 scores. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease that...
Dietary Vitamin K is Inversely Associated with a Biomarker of Neurodegeneration
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Linear regression model showed a significant negative association between vitamin K consumption and serum light chain neurofilament concentration (p<0.05). Neurofilaments are essential building blocks for neurons1,2....
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