High Carbohydrate Diets may Contribute to Insomnia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggest that a diet of high-glycemic index foods could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women.
Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 Protects Small Intestine from Acetylsalicylic Acid Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral intake of Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 is safe and significantly reduces the risk of small-intestinal enteropathy caused by acetylsalicylic acid in humans.
Are Sleep Patterns and Genetics Linked to Cardiovascular Disease?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a large prospective study, a healthy sleep pattern was associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke among participants with varying levels of genetic risk.
Sleep Quality is Linked to Anxiety Disorders
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that insufficient sleep increases anxiety levels while deep sleep helps to reduces stress.
Ashwagandha May Alleviate Anxiety and Depression in Schizophrenic Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that Withania somnifera extract may treat a broad spectrum of symptoms in exacerbated schizophrenia.
Findings From the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A four-year treatment of hormonal therapy improved symptoms of menopause and did not increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared to the control group.
Nepalese Pepper Extract Improves Cognition and Cerebral Blood Flow
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Zanthoxylum armatum DC. ZA extract, rich in hydroxy α-sanshool, significantly improved the processing speed of cognitive tasks.
Social Media Use Associated with Disordered Eating in Young Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys.
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission.
Ginger Treatment for Acute Migraine Headache
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The addition of ginger to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as an adjunct treatment for migraine.
