by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | 2018, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blocking the short-wavelength blue light on cell phone screens with an amber filter improved the sleep quality of study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | 2020, Infant and Children's Health, Oral Health, Probiotics
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Oral administration of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 ((SsM18) reduced the reoccurrence of black stains on the teeth of study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2020 | Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, Fitness and Exercise
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. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Pollution, Thyroid
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds that chemical pollutant mixtures function as thyroid disruptors, with polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs) and its metabolites specifically linked to hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Gaba, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that the inhibition of MAO-B, an enzyme encoded by the MAO-B gene, supports the recovery of subcortical stroke when combined with a rehabilitation program. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study tests the effectiveness and safety of hospital disinfection of reused masks and N95 respirators. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with black cohosh had significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Curcumin, Iron, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six-week supplementation of a bioavailable formulated curcumin and ferrous sulfate containing 18 mg of elemental iron significantly increased serum BDNF levels in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. High-intensity dynamic resistance training over a total 18-month period improved bone mineral density (BMD), skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and muscle strength in elderly men with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Pregnancy and Lactation, Vitamin D - General, Women's Health
Written by Angeline De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that in the late second trimester of pregnancy, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D) and the 1,25(OH)2D/ VDBP (vitamin D binding protein) ratio were good predictors of preeclampsia (PE), in women with type 1 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | 2020, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study found a significant inverse relationship between coffee and green tea consumption and body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, and cardio ankle vascular index (CAVI) in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Brain Health, Depression, Stress, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In young American adults, serum vitamin D levels were inversely associated with measures of depression, anxiety, perceived stress and hostility. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | 2019, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Headaches, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a history of migraines increases the risk of dementia in women, particularly in women who are sixty years of age or older.
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by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a rat model, researchers demonstrated that pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has the ability to stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis to prevent cardiac damage and promote heart health. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found that the frequency, but not the intensity of laughter weakened the association between stressful events and their subsequent stress symptoms. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 26, 2020 | 2020, Eye Health, Vitamin B - General, Vitamins
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this study oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAM) was associated with significant improvements in inner retinal function for glaucoma patients concurrently taking elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medication. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Lupus, Pycnogenol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests that pycnogenol can effectively treat the mild residual symptoms of subjects in lupus vasculitis remission. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Alternative Therapies
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. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Selenium
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals that selenium deficiency may be associated with more severe COVID-19 patients and supports a potential role for adjuvant selenium supplementation in selenium deficient populations. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Tocotrienols, Vitamin E
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of supplementation with tocotrienol improved diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in participating subjects compared to placebo. (more…)