Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week consumption of 2g or 4g/daily of an Anthaplex-containing soup improved memory test scores, increased serum BDNF (p-value<0.05) and reduced the severity of eye dryness. Flavonoids are a large class of polyphenolic...
Low Mineral Intake Linked to Worse Cognitive Capacity
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of the Montral Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test of 201 participants show that subjects in the lowest mineral intake of magnesium, copper, and manganese had lower MoCA scores compared to those in the higher mineral...
Chronic Exposure to Fluoride Affects Cognitive Function in Children
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overall, drawing scores were significantly inversely associated with fluoride concentration in the drinking water (R2= 0.027, P= 0.019). Fluoride is essential for preventing cavities when consumed at an optimal level (0.71...
The Intake of Vitamin B6 and Folate and the Risk of Migraine in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that B6 and folate consumption may lower the risk of migraine in adults. Migraine is a disabling headache syndrome affecting more than one billion people worldwide. For the prevention of migraines, patients are often...
Long-Term Green Tea Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Depression in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the study show that, compared to non-green tea drinkers, participants with long-term green tea consumption had improved sleep, increased estradiol, a lower inflammatory index, and reduced depression levels. ...
Benefits of Wasabi Supplementation in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with wasabi may improve working and episodic memory. Cognitive decline occurs with aging, and the prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia has increased with the increasing life expectancy of the...
Riboflavin Associated with Mental Health in Individuals Diagnosed with Obesity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Further analysis using three different linear regression models showed that even after adjusting for BMI, age, physical activity, sex, smoking, and prescription drug intake, riboflavin remained positively associated with...
Combination of Lavender Oil and Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety in Subjects Undergoing MRI Scans
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial show that subjects in the aromatherapy plus music therapy group experienced a significantly greater ∆STAI-1 value (all p < 0.001) and ∆SAS (all p <...
2-3 Cups of Coffee Per Day Associated with Lower Risk of Depression and Anxiety
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the meta-analysis using data from the UK Biobank suggests that 2-3 cups of ground coffee per day was associated with the lowest risk of both incident depression and anxiety. Mental health disorders represent a...
Possible Beneficial Effect of Dark Chocolate on Mood and the Gut Microbiota
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that 85% dark chocolate has a beneficial effect on negative mood states and gut microbial diversity. Major depression is a common illness worldwide, with a lifetime risk as high as 20%. The causes of depression have not...
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