Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. The physical design of a space — home, office or hospital — has repeatedly been shown to have a pronounced effect on health possibly through the powerful connection between the mind and body.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the non-stair climbing control group, stair-climbing training over a twelve –week period significantly improved systemic arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and leg muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A two-week supplementation of flavonoids significantly increased plasma levels of circulating gut-derived polyphenols in exercising participants.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A three day supplementation with green tea extract significantly reduced the symptoms of urinary tract infections in the participating premenopausal women compared to those in the control group.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field, through the production of nitric oxide can help regulate inflammation and oxidative stress levels to improve recovery of brain injury following stroke.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of tocotrienol supplementation significantly decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate by suppressing the bone remodeling regulators in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those with the highest consumption of green leafy vegetables experienced slower cognitive decline, perhaps due to the neuroprotective actions of lutein, folate, β-carotene, and phylloquinone.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study strongly suggest that sulforaphane protects the gastrointestinal mucosa against oxidative injury induced by H. pylori and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that transmen and transwomen are at higher risk of heart attacks than ciswomen while the incidences of strokes and blood clots are higher in transgender women receiving transgender hormone therapy than in both cismen and ciswomen.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with a phytosomal preparation of curcumin containing phosphatidylserine and piperine improved glycemic factors, hepatic function and serum cortisol levels in participating overweight subjects.
