Office Windows with Daylight and Views Improve Sleep and Cognition
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This crossover study explores the effect of optimized levels of daylight on the sleep and cognitive performance of office workers.
Pycnogenol Helps Alleviate Symptoms of Raynaud Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests the use of Pycnogenol® for patients with mild Raynaud Syndrome in lieu of more dangerous and expensive treatments.
Smoking Doubles Stroke Risk in African Americans
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that current African American smokers were at more than double the risk of experiencing a stroke event, and those smoking 20 or more cigarettes per day were at 2.8 times greater risk of having a stroke than nonsmokers.
Pycnogenol® Extract from French Maritime Pine Bark Eliminates Dry Mouth
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Pycnogenol® supplementation significantly increased saliva production and alleviated dry mouth symptoms in both diabetic and non-diabetic participants.
Vitamin K2 is Inversely Associated with Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of K2, but not K1, was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Evaluating Bitter Melon in Individuals with Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month supplementation with bitter melon significantly lowered fasting blood sugar levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides in participating subjects.
Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis.
Constant Worry may Negatively Impact Brain Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study concluded that people who repetitively have negative thoughts are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
Antenatal Solar Radiation Associated with Learning Disabilities in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that low ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in winter months may be contributing to the seasonal patterning of learning disabilities seen in children.
Fasting-Mimicking Diet and Vitamin C a Combination Treatment for KRAS-Mutated Tumors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated how a non-toxic intervention of a fasting- mimicking diet (FMD) in combination with Vitamin C can potentially affect colorectal and other KRAS- mutant cancers.
