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.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Foods such as oatmeal and barley that contain digestion resistant starch, have been shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria and may reduce the incidence of chronic illness.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This cross-sectional study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was significantly associated with improved bone density.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates the benefits of tai chi Qigong exercise in improving sleep quality among older adults with cognitive impairment.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Mushroom consumption was associated with delayed mild cognitive impairment and may be a potential preventive measure to slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in aging populations.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The study model projects that if no further reduction in the misuse of opioids occurs during the coming years, the annual number of opioid overdose deaths will increase from 33,100 in 2015 to 81,700 by 2025, reflecting a 147% increase.
