by Becky | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Vitamin D - General
Dr. Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study demonstrated that cholecalciferol at a dose of 40,000 IU per week for a period of four weeks significantly reduced neuropathy severity and inflammation and improved skin microcirculation in participating diabetics. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study investigated associations between biomarker-estimated flavanol intake and blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk markers. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 24, 2020 | 2019, Ear, Nose and Throat, EMF's, Headaches
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. After adjusting for confounders, researchers found no association between the amount of mobile phone call time and tinnitus or hearing loss. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers use a mathematical model to explore the mechanism by which a pandemic virus is spread when coughing occurs in confined spaces. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Thyroid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism prior to or during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in offspring. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2018, Ear, Nose and Throat
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that bimodal stimulation could reduce tinnitus by reducing the phantom sounds that occur due to unruly nerve activity in the brain. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this pilot study, antioxidants did not appear to improve semen parameters or DNA fragmentation among men with male infertility and suggests that antioxidants do not improve pregnancy rates in cases of in vitro fertilization or in vivo conception. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 10, 2020 | 2018, Men's Health, Reproductive Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse U-shaped association between sleep duration and total number of sperm with high DNA stainability (HDS), suggesting a complex association between sleep duration and male reproductive health. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 10, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This post hoc analysis revealed that an eight-week supplementation with B. longum and L. helveticus in depressive patients improved depression symptoms, possibly by increasing BDNF levels. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 3, 2020 | 2019, Amino Acids, Brain Health, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), Parkinson's
Written Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Three months administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in participants with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased dopamine binding as well as motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 3, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that urban greening strategies should empathize the protection and restoration of urban tree canopies to promote community mental health. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2020, Autism, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a subset of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, six months of probiotic supplementation not only improved GI symptoms but improved behavioral profiles as well. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study found that higher consumption of total fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, was associated with lower blood pressure (BP), which may be attributable to an inverse association between insoluble fiber and BP. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2017, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Magnesium oxide supplementation was found to be no more effective than placebo in reducing the frequency of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in older adults.
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by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | Men's Health, Reproductive Health, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has consistently demonstrated that increasing vitamin C levels can improve the quality and quantity of sperm both in humans and animals.
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by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides preliminary evidence that dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation, alone or in combination with folic acid, significantly reduced blood pressure in hypertensive adults from Tanzania, Africa. (more…)