Effects of Crocin on Skin Photoaging
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This cell study demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of crocin, a constituent of saffron, protected the skin from ultraviolet light (UVB)-induced photo-aging.
Leucine Maintains Muscle Mass in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Leucine supplementation had no effect on muscle mass; however, it did improve physical performance and respiratory muscle function in nursing home participants.
Urban Green Spaces and Tree Canopies may Help Prevent Cardiometabolic Diseases
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that restoring local tree canopies in neighborhoods may help prevent the incidence of cardiometabolic diseases.
Adolescent-Peer Relationship Roles in Adolescent Willingness to Intervene in Bullying
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that the quality of adolescent -peer relationships was significantly associated with adolescents’ higher level of self-confidence and an increased willingness to intervene in bullying.
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Hypertension in Type Two Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study analyzed data from 10,200 participants from the ACCORD trial aged 40 years and older with type 2 diabetes and elevated CV risk.
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLa-12 Benefit Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Resveratrol in Food may Protect Heart, Brain and Fight Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medical research has shown that resveratrol is important for a number of health issues including having anticancer properties, being anti-inflammatory and even protecting the heart and brain.
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study found both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) to be effective for cardiac rehabilitation training, but recommend HIIT only as an adjunct therapy to MICT.
Ginkgo Biloba Alleviates Noise-Induced Hearing Loss through Inflammatory Pathways
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ginkgo Biloba with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties may be an effective treatment for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Sedentary Behavior is Associated with Increased Risk of Obesity in Adolescents
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that, of the adolescents in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), rates of obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) were highest among those in the higher-income countries, whereas the relationship between obesity and SB was strongest adolescents in the lowest-income countries.
