by Becky | Jan 24, 2020 | 2019, Digestive Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral intake of Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 is safe and significantly reduces the risk of small-intestinal enteropathy caused by acetylsalicylic acid in humans. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a large prospective study, a healthy sleep pattern was associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke among participants with varying levels of genetic risk.
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by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that insufficient sleep increases anxiety levels while deep sleep helps to reduces stress. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that Withania somnifera extract may treat a broad spectrum of symptoms in exacerbated schizophrenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A four-year treatment of hormonal therapy improved symptoms of menopause and did not increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Zanthoxylum armatum DC. ZA extract, rich in hydroxy α-sanshool, significantly improved the processing speed of cognitive tasks. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Brain Health, Ginger, Headaches
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The addition of ginger to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as an adjunct treatment for migraine. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | Blood Sugar, Sweeteners, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Essential Oils
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that beta-caryophyllene, a chemical compound found in essential oils, has the ability along with the synergistic impact of multiple pathways to improve wound healing. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Alternative Therapies, EMF's
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields support functional recovery following spinal cord injury by potentially modulating inflammation, oxidative stress and heat shock protein levels.
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by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Amla extract significantly reduced lipid profiles in study participants with dyslipidemia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2019, Bladder Health, Propolis, Women's Health, Zinc
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study confirms that a combination of cranberry and propolis contributed to a decrease in antibiotic consumption in women with recurrent cystitis. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that bulimia nervosa may be associated with the long-term risk of any cardiovascular disease, as well as with death among women. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2018, Aging, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that among treated hypertensive patients, both minimum and mean systolic blood pressures of less than 110 mmHg were associated with serious falls and syncope. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2018, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of resistance training and 500 mg daily of Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) improved body composition and muscle strength in healthy male participants.
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by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Vitamin K
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Menaquinone supplementation, compared to placebo, does not appear to decrease vascular calcification in people with type 2 diabetes and known cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2020 | 2019, Skin Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with Elasten® resulted in 28% increase in skin hydration, 26.8% reduction in roughness, as well as significant improvement in skin density and elasticity. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2019 | 2019, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that probiotic supplementation with BB-12® can effectively alleviate the symptoms of infant colic in very young breastfed infants.
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