Topical Licorice Root Extract Is Associated With More Rapid Healing of Second-Degree Burns
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that topical application of a hydrogel containing licorice root may accelerate the healing of second-degree burns.
A Combination of Vitamins and Mineral Supplementation May Improve Hetero-aggression in Children and Youth
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review of 22 studies shows that supplementation with a board range of vitamins and minerals was significantly more effective at reducing hetero-aggressive behavior in adolescents compared to single micronutrient or macronutrient supplementation.
Higher Dietary Antioxidant Intake May Improve Prognosis of Stroke Patients and Reduce Depressive Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher dietary vitamin A, total carotenoids, and selenium intake were associated with decreased risk of PSD (p < 0.05) after adjusting for potential confounders.
Serum 25(OH)D Shown to Have Differential Association with Early and Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. The rate of late age-related macular degeneration in the serum 25(OH)D sufficiency group was lower than that of the deficiency group (1.06% versus 1.62%), and this trend was more apparent among subjects over 60 years (2.06% versus 3.82%).
Dietary Protein Intake and Muscle Mass in Elderly
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study determined that a higher total protein intake and higher plant-based protein intake were positively associated with muscle mass in the elderly.
Daily Consumption of a Garlic and Onion Extract May Have a Protective Effect Against Respiratory Infections in Elderly Residents of Care Facilities
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that daily consumption of a garlic and onion extract concentrate may lower the incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in a population of elderly residents of a care facility, but other factors may have played a role in producing the apparent benefit.
Maintaining Adequate Vitamin D Levels is Positively Correlated with Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. When vitamin D intake was raised by 1 µg/1000 kcal, there was an increase of 0.226 ng/mL and 0.314 ng/mL in the serum 25(OH)D levels during the summertime and wintertime, respectively (p < 0.01, p < 0.001, respectively).
Music Intervention Increases Gray Matter Volume and Verbal Working Memory in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of 132 healthy older adults in both the piano and musical culture group revealed a widespread pattern of positive GM volume changes over 6 months (p < 0.001) in the neocortex, subcortical structures, and in the cerebellum.
Blueberry Consumption Improves Endothelial Function in Post-Menopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 22 g daily of freeze-dried blueberry powder resulted in a 96% increase in FMD/SRAUC compared to baseline (p < 0.05) and was unchanged in the placebo group (p > 0.05).
Plant-Based Diets Associated with Decreased Bone Mineral Density
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Plant based diets were associated with increased risk of bone loss, while higher unhealthy plant-based diets were associated with increased risk of osteoporosis.
