Effects of Dog Therapy Dogs on Adults in Emergency Department
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study concluded that visiting therapy-dog intervention had a small, but positive improvement in measures of pain, anxiety, depression and well-being.
Higher Intake of Artificial Sweeteners Linked to an Increased Risk of Overall Cancer
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this French-population based cohort study show a positive association between excessive intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, and an increased risk in breast and obesity-related cancers.
Green Mandarin Extract Improves Skin Depth, Volume, Texture and UV-Induced Wrinkles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with 300 mg/day of putgyul extract improved skin elasticity, moisture levels, skin gloss, and firmness compared to control, offering a natural and safe approach to combat skin aging.
Long Term Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this population-based cohort study show that participants living in closer relation to green spaces had a lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to individuals living with higher exposure to ambient air pollution.
Oral Supplementation of Hydrangea serrata Leaves Improves Skin Texture and Hydration
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Once daily supplementation of the hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaves (WHS), at either a 300 mg or 600 mg dose, significantly reduced skin wrinkles and increased skin hydration after 12 weeks compared to placebo.
Curcumin Consumption Through Dietary Sources Improves Cognitive Functioning Including Executive Function and Attention in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational cohort study suggest that more frequent consumption of foods containing curcumin, such as curry, resulted in overall enhanced cognition, with improvements noted for short-term working memory, language, attention, and executive function.
Herbal Formulations Containing Tamarindus indica Seed Extract Significantly Improved Joint Mobility and Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in Subjects with Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the 56-day study demonstrate the efficacy of tamarind-containing botanical compositions on alleviating pain and improving joint function and physical mobility scores in participants through the reduction of low-grade inflammation.
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation Improves Physical Performance and Fatigue Levels in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A 12-week supplementation of 250 mg NMN, when administered in the afternoon, significantly increased lower limb function through improvements in 5-STS and TUG scores and significantly reduced drowsiness in subjects.
Tocotrienol Supplementation Reduces Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 600 mg tocotrienols improved serum levels of lysophospholipids and tocotrienols, significantly decreasing the rate of bone loss through the improved ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
Aronia melanocarp Supplementation Improves Psychomotor Speed
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 24-week supplementation with 90 mg Aronia melanocarpa resulted in significantly improved psychomotor functioning (p= 0.009). Supplementation of 150 mg Aronia melanocarpa showed no further increase in psychomotor skills but significant improvements in diastolic blood pressure were noted.
