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,...
Supplementing Vitamin D in Adolescents Shown to Improve Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study evaluated supplementing rural adolescents with Vitamin D and found an improvement in the Beck depression scores. In the United States approximately 4.4% or 2.7 million children (aged 3-17 years) are diagnosed with depression1....
The Association Between Vitamin C Levels and Mortality Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between vitamin C levels and mortality due to Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to loss of cognitive function, disability, and death. The etiology of...
Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Inflammatory Markers and the Gut Microbiome in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by...
The Gut-Brain Axis and How Our Microbiome is Connected to Disease
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. The human body hosts trillions of...
Food for Thought: Boosting Physical and Mental Wellness with the Help of Nutrition and Our Mind – An Interview with Karin Hermoni, PhD
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...
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