Featured Topics: Brain Health
Cannabidiol Manages Seizures in Patients with Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A fourteen-week treatment of 20 mg/kg daily of a pharmaceutical formulation of purified cannabidiol significantly diminished drop seizures in the participating patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome compared to the control...
Mercury Exposure from Thimerosal Significantly Associated with Abnormal Brain Connectivity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Results from this study suggest that Hg exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD. While classified as disparate conditions under the general category of...
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that alcohol consumption, in a dose-dependent manner, was significantly associated with increased risk of brain hippocampal atrophy such that even moderate levels of alcohol consumption were...
Cannabidiol (CBD) Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-week cannabidiol intervention of 300 mg/day significantly improved Quality of Life scores in study participants with Parkinson’s disease compared to a 75 mg/day intervention or placebo. Neurodegenerative diseases, such...
Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Therapeutic Benefits for Schizophrenia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control, participating subjects with schizophrenia had a significantly greater reduction in psychotic symptoms after six weeks of treatment with cannabidiol. Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic mental...
Multivitamin Intake During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This perspective study finds that while moderate supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy offers the greatest risk reduction for autism spectrum disorder in offspring, deficient or excessive supplementation of...
Effects of Mixed-Berry Beverage on Mental and Heart Health in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A five-week daily diet intervention rich in polyphenols and carotenoids significantly improved cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function in participating healthy subjects. Lifestyle habits, particularly diet, play a pivotal role in...
Study Highlights How Lifestyle Decreases Stroke Risk in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that a low-risk lifestyle can substantially reduce the risk of stroke, especially cerebral infarction. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Americans, with 795,000 strokes expected to occur in 2010, causing...
Cardiovascular Fitness Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A forty-four year population-based prospective study of 191 women demonstrated that cardiovascular fitness in midlife is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Decades of observational studies in aging research report...
A Combination Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention significantly improved nutritional status, non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, and other symptoms in the majority of sixty-seven participating children and adults with autism spectrum...
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