Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of hormone therapy significantly improved lipid profiles in postmenopausal women and markers of oxidative stress in both healthy postmenopausal women and those with metabolic syndrome.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Two doses of Sideritis scardica (Greek mountain tea) were capable of improving aspects of cognitive function and mood, specifically increased cerebral blood flow, information processing, memory, and anxiety, in a group of healthy, older adults.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Eye strain significantly increased and eye lubrication significantly decreased in the participating healthy subjects who watched a tablet computer screen for one hour.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Chronic stress is a significant risk factor for all illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, depression, irritable bowel and Alzheimer’s disease.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Short term supplementation with reduced coenzyme Q10 significantly improved markers related to inflammation and thrombosis in patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Nigella sativa oil and acetaminophen were both effective in reducing osteoarthritic knee pain in the participating Iranian nursing home patients.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Four weeks daily supplementation with specific collagen peptides significantly improved skin elasticity and demonstrated a more pronounced improvement effect in a subgroup of women over 50 years of age compared to younger women.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that adding intravenous vitamin C during chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer demonstrated significant benefits.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Study participants who received myofascial massage had a significant decrease in pain levels as well as a significant increase in mobility and a feeling of better general health and overall quality of life when compared to the control group.
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. A daily three-month supplementation with 1000mg of EPA, 500 mg of DHA and 900 mg of α-linolenic acid significantly improved intraocular pressure in the 33 participating normotensive subjects compared to the controls.
