Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers saw an overall improvement in sleep evaluation scores [LSEQ scores] in the CBD group after eight weeks (P= 0.04). The cannabis plant contains 140 cannabinoids that has been used medicinally since ancient times1....
Understanding Methylation: A Vital Biochemical Process
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Learn about the importance of methylation and how significant and crucial it's role is in our overall health and well-being. Methylation is an essential biochemical process that occurs in every cell of our body. This process...
Aerobic Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Influenza and Pneumonia Mortality
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Participants reporting 75-150 min/week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity had a 56% lower adjusted mortality risk compared to those who reported no vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Influenza and...
Bovine Colostrum Improves Pro-Inflammatory Biomarkers and Immune Function in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with bovine colostrum significantly reduced the expression levels of CRP and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05) compared to placebo. Aging is a ubiquitous biological process resulting in a progressive decline in...
Daily Consumption of Catechins from Green Tea Significantly Reduced the Severity and Duration of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Healthy Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of a test beverage containing 490 mg catechins and 10 mg caffeine per 350 mL resulted in a significant reduction in duration and severity of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as running nose...
Comparison of Vitamin D and Omega-3’s to Strength-Training Exercise for Better Health in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. By 2050 our...
Higher Cadmium Levels are linked to Higher Mortality from Influenza or Pneumonia in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that higher cadmium exposure is associated with higher mortality from influenza and pneumonia. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to cadmium, even at low levels, may undermine our defense system in the lungs, and...
African Geranium Extract Reduces Common Cold Severity and Duration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Pelargonium sidoides, commonly known as African geranium, significantly reduced the severity of symptoms and shortened the duration of the common cold. The common cold is thought to be one of the most prevalent human...
Immunomodulating Effects of beta-Glucans in Adolescents
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Beta-glucan enriched yogurt was demonstrated as a safe and effective way to improve hematological parameters for adaptive immunity in children aged 3-5 years. With adolescence comes many challenges one of which is frequent...
Herbal Nasal Spray Shown to Help Chronic Sinusitis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the sixty-eight participating subjects with chronic sinusitis, those who used Nigella sativa spray for eight weeks significantly improved their symptoms compared to the placebo group. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a medical condition...