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11/26/2018 / By Russel Davis

New study demonstrates how intermittent fasting impacts health at a cellular level; diet fights off aging, promotes longevity

Intermittent fasting has steadily gained global attention over the years, thanks to a vast number of studies demonstrating its beneficial effects on the body’s overall health. Now, a new study carried out by researchers at the Harvard University adds to the growing number of evidence regarding the diet scheme’s efficacy. To reach this conclusion, the researchers examined the effects […]

11/25/2018 / By Russel Davis

Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease

An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own cells to […]

11/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study confirms the powerful antioxidant potential of African lettuce

African lettuce (Launaea taraxacifolia) has been used to treat dyslipidemia and liver diseases, both of which are associated with oxidative stress. A study published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine has suggested that the leaf extract of African lettuce can potentially be used as a therapeutic agent in preventing diseases associated with […]

11/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The profound heart benefits of black raspberry

The seductive, deeply purple pigmentation of the black raspberry belies its powerful healing qualities, particularly in improving arterial stiffness in patients with metabolic syndrome. These therapeutic effects were emphasized in a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Fifty-one patients, all of whom had metabolic syndrome, were prospectively randomized into either the black raspberry […]

11/18/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Study: Fish oil helps fight arthritis, cancer, heart disease, depression by preventing inflammation – Are you getting enough?

It’s no secret by now that omega-3 fatty acids are a highly beneficial nutrient. Many people are aware of the benefits of fish oil and other forms of omega-3 fatty acids, but actually getting enough of this valuable nutrient to reap its benefits still seems to be a difficult undertaking. One of the most important […]

10/08/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Diet is the strongest predictor of Type 2 diabetes, new study proves

Forget nature vs. nurture in the debate on Type 2 diabetes. A team from the Chalmers University of Technology has developed a pioneering method which demonstrated how diet is the strongest predictor of this metabolic condition. Researchers observed that biomarkers collected from blood samples indicated a direct relationship between food and health. A major implication […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How effective is integrative medicine at treating anxiety? It works, say scientists

Anxiety disorders are an “invisible” illness that affects people from all over the globe. However, according to a study, integrative medicine can help treat these conditions. The study, which was published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, aimed to gauge how effective integrative medicine (IM) can be when used to manage anxiety disorders. The research team also […]

09/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Low blood count, poor muscle strength in the teen years could be early sign of ALS

A person with low muscle strength and a low blood count during the latter part of his teenage years is more likely to have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to researchers. The study, which was conducted by the Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden was published in the Journal of Neurology. “One should never overstate conclusions from a […]

09/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in pregnant women

Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been found to reduce the incidence of inflammatory-related diseases in children up to 12 years of age. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, concludes that pregnant women may help their unborn children lead better, healthier lives once they are born by simply increasing their intake of […]

09/12/2018 / By Janine Acero

The science behind natural cycles in the environment reveals how your birth month may predict your adult health

A new study links a baby’s birth month to the risk of diseases that may develop in adulthood, according to an entry by Science Daily. The study suggests that environmental exposures in different seasons can affect the later development of diseases in unborn children. Study leader Nicholas Tatonetti, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Columbia […]

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