Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that low levels of magnesium and high levels of homocysteine are associated with increased DNA damage. Various environmental and nutritional factors are known to damage DNA. The chromosomal instability that results is a...
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Risk of Dementia in Older Adults with Cardiometabolic Diseases
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that an anti-inflammatory diet is associated with a lower risk of dementia in older adults with or without cardiometabolic diseases. Dementia is an acquired loss of cognition across multiple domains, severely affecting...
Supplementation with Curcumin Improves Depression Severity and Antioxidant Status in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Investigators saw a significant improvement in depression severity at three months, six months, nine months, and 12 months following curcumin supplementation (P <0.0001). Major depressive disorder is a clinical condition...
Gingko Dipertene Lactone Meglumine Improves Functional Outcome in Stroke Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. 50.8% of patients in the treatment group and 44.1% of patients in the placebo group achieved mRS score of 0 or 1 at 90 days (p<0.001). Gingko biloba is composed of various active ingredients that has been shown to...
Chronic Loneliness and the Risk of Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show that lonely individuals had a higher risk of incident stroke, even after adjusting for potential confounders. Stoke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide1,2. It has been suggested in...
The Association of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Sleep Disturbances with Migraines
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the presence of sleep disturbances are associated with disabling migraines. Migraine is a disabling headache disorder affecting at least fifteen percent of the population...
Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that individuals with high vigorous physical activity once a week had a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment [HR = 0.80, P < 0.05]. Hypertension is associated with a high risk of...
The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Depression in Adults, with a Focus on Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that in adults, as vitamin D levels increase, the risk of depression decreases, and the association is greater in pregnant and postpartum women. The lifetime risk of depression is as high as 15%, affecting women about twice...
Caffeine Consumption Is Significantly Associated with a Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant inverse relationship between coffee consumption and Parkinson's disease (P =0.003). Several studies have demonstrated a reduced the risk of Parkinson's disease with increasing caffeine...
Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people globally. Although the exact cause remains unknown,...
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