by Becky | Sep 26, 2024 | Interviews, Recent Articles, Thyroid
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, as many as 27 million Americans may have some type of thyroid disorder. In this interview with Dr. Holly Lucille ND, RN, ONC, we discuss the adrenal-thyroid connection and the importance of diet, lifestyle, and supplementation practices to support this crucial connection. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Recent Articles
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. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024, Amino Acids, Recent Articles, Sleep, Tryptophan
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Students within the lowest quartile of tryptophan intake had a higher risk of insomnia (OR= 1.57, p<0.05) and short sleep duration (OR= 1.19, p<0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2024 | Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Recent Articles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Ashwagandha has gained popularity in recent years for its potential to support a healthy stress response, improve mood and physical performance, and aid in overall health. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Recent Articles
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between the dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 and new-onset hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Brain Health, Curcumin, Depression, Diabetes, Recent Articles
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). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024, Arthritis, Joint Health, Proteins, Recent Articles
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with eggshell membrane is associated with improvement in the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 20, 2024 | 2023, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Ginkgo Biloba, Recent Articles, Stroke
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). (more…)
by Becky | Sep 20, 2024 | Alternative Therapies, CBD, Recent Articles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Numerous studies suggest that CBD may offer various positive effects on the body, making it a favored choice for those seeking natural remedies. Explore some of the key health benefits associated with CBD, (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2024 | 2024, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Depression, Newsletter, Recent Articles, 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. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 27, 2024 | 2024, Oral Health, Recent Articles, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression models showed that individuals who were severely deficient in vitamin D were 1.12 times more likely to have decayed, missing, and fill the teeth [higher DMFT scores]. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 27, 2024 | 2023, Aging, Recent Articles, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. The study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased inflammation in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 27, 2024 | 2023, Alternative Therapies, Botanicals, CBD, Immune Health, Newsletter, Recent Articles, Sleep
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). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Bladder Health, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Recent Articles
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The data showed that the rate of infection was significantly lower in the treatment versus placebo during the trial (P = 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Brain Health, Headaches, Mediterranean Diet, Recent Articles
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. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health, Recent Articles
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Non-coffee consumers who sat for more than six hours per day had a 58% increased risk of dying of all causes (HR= 1.58, P< 0.05) compared to coffee consumers sitting for the same amount of time who had 22% risk. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Garlic, Recent Articles
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2024 | 2024, Kidney Health, Men's Health, Recent Articles, Sweeteners
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Men who consumed 1 to 3 cups of sugar-sweetened beverages daily were 1.403 times more likely to have high serum uric acid levels even after adjusting for all confounders (Model 3: OR = 1.403 P = 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Polyphenols, Recent Articles
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Cocoa polyphenol is associated with reduced fasting blood glucose, LDL and total cholesterol, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 7, 2024 | 2024, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Recent Articles
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]. (more…)