Featured Topics: Brain Health
Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Combination With Leucine and Vitamin D Boost Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A daily 3-month intervention with medium-chain fatty acids, leucine and vitamin D significantly improved by 10.6% the cognitive function scores of 13 participating nursing home residents compared to an 11% drop in the 12...
Study Highlights Diet That Changes Fatty Acid Levels in Blood to Improve Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Ten weeks of supplementation with either linoleic or omega 3 diets significantly altered the ratio of linoleic acid to omega-3 DHA of the intervention groups compared to control; however, did not impact mood or emotional states of all...
Reiki Therapy Improves Pain, Anxiety, and Blood Pressure in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Three to four 30-minute sessions of Reiki therapy significantly enhanced pain management and post-operative recovery in knee replacement patients. Reiki is a Japanese-based technique for stress reduction and relaxation,...
Mindfulness Meditation Mitigates Pain Through Endogenous Opioid Pathways
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study of 15 mindfulness meditation practitioners suggests an analgesic effect similar to endogenous opioids and may offer powerful therapeutic benefits for acute pain sufferers. Mindfulness is characterized by a...
Sugary Beverage Intake Associated With Preclinical Markers of Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results demonstrated that sugary beverage consumption significantly decreased performance on episodic memory tests and reduced total brain volume in 4276 participants, leading researchers to validate an association...
Aroma Works Through Various Means to Influence Cognitive and Physiological Function After Stress Exposure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A study of 92 participating healthy adults, demonstrated the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy in significantly improving post –stress memory and processing speed. Popularized as a therapeutic technique for stress...
Scallop-Derived Plasmalogen Improves Cognitive Functioning in Patients With Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the study participants with mild Alzheimers, those who supplemented with a scallop-derived plasmalogen significantly improved their memory compared to the control group. Also significant was the memory improvement in a...
Finding Ways to Alter Brain Structure in the Elderly for the Better
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 3 months of 3-ball juggling, 25 elderly participants had a significant “transient matter increase” in three areas of the brain compared to the 25 controls. As we age, nearly every system in our body undergoes a type of...
More Patients Add Energy Healing to Their Therapy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Energy medicine, increasing in popularity throughout the world, has many therapeutic applications that include the following: acupuncture, meditation, qugong, tai chi, yoga, Reiki, Therapuetic Touch, Quantum Touch , color, and...
Exercise Increases Hippocampal Volume and Improves Memory in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A study of 120 community dwelling adults demonstrated the ability of aerobic exercise to increase the size of the brain hippocampus and improve spatial memory. The cognitive decline seen in late adulthood can be...
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