Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that cranberry alone is ineffective against all the uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains (UPEC); however, propolis potentiates the effect of cranberry on UPEC, representing a new strategy to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An acute dose of low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage improved antioxidant status, while 8 week daily consumption significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors by improving glucoregulation, downregulating inflammatory biomarkers, and increasing HDL cholesterol.
Written by Chrystal Moulton. Women with high optimism were twenty-three percent more likely to experience healthy aging.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and counselling for patients presenting with depression, both interventions were associated with significantly reduced depression at 3 months when compared to usual care alone.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study participants with mild cognitive impairment, who consumed more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week, had the most severe cognitive decline compared with consumers of less than 1.0 drink per week.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Personalized Tai-Chi training designed based on an objective measurement and conducted according to graded intensity and complexity significantly benefited participants after an eight-week intervention.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lycoderm, a carotenoid-rich tomato nutrient, significantly protected against UVB-induced erythema and significantly reduced skin inflammation by attenuating levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study findings demonstrated that a six-week co-supplementation with magnesium-zinc-calcium-vitamin D significantly reduced biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study shows that reducing added sugar intake by 2.3 teaspoons, or about 1/4th of a can of soda, could significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in women.
