Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study demonstrated that cannabis can have a significant benefit in reducing the pain and improving the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. As of January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legal in Illinois. Although...
Cannabidiol Not Associated with Interference of Normal Sleep-Wake Cycles
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results demonstrate that an anxiety-reducing dose of cannabidiol does not appear to interfere with the sleep cycle of healthy volunteers. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in cannabis derived from the hemp...
Cognitive and Psychological Benefits of Choir Singing in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that music and choir singing support better general health and aging. As our population ages there is an increasing need to generate support and improve the well- being and quality of life of our rapidly...
Positive Effect is Associated with Healthier Aging and Less Memory Loss
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found an association between positive affect (PA) and less memory decline across a 9-year time frame after controlling for age, gender, education, depression, negative affect, and extraversion. Past research has defined PA as a...
Bimodal Neuromodulation with Sound and Tongue Stimulation Benefits Those with Tinnitus
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to previous studies, this study suggests that bimodal neuromodulation, using higher-frequency tones with synchronized or shorter delayed tongue stimulation, delivers a more sustained therapeutic benefit for tinnitus. Tinnitus is a...
Pet Ownership May Protect Against Reoccurring Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals that increasing contact with pets was increasingly protective against CDI recurrence (CDI-R) in patients who acquired Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) in their community or a health-care facility. CDI is a leading...
Yoga Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that while kundalini yoga (KY) may be effective for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) remains the treatment of choice. Although CBT remains the treatment of choice for GAD 1,...
Medieval Bald’s Eyesalve Ingredients Effective against Antibiotic Resistant Organisms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that natural antimicrobials may be more effective, particularly against bacterial biofilms, when used in combination rather than alone. It is estimated that by 2050 ten million people per year will succumb to...
Testosterone Therapy for Young Male Cancer Survivors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After six months of testosterone therapy, young male cancer survivors with borderline low morning testosterone levels experienced a significant decrease in whole body-fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass. With the ever increasing...
Promising Coronavirus Research Looks at Elderberry – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Laboratory research suggests elderberry may actively prevent the binding of COVID-like viruses to cells, thus limiting the potential for infection. Over the past few months our ability to successfully combat COVID-19 with...
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