Repairing DNA Damage Through Sleep
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Why do we sleep? Israeli researchers discover sleep is necessary to repair DNA damage accumulated during our waking hours, holding out promise for neurodegenerative diseases.…
New Research Sheds Light on the Effects of Insulin on the Brain
University at Albany, State University of New York via News Wise – Research out of the University at Albany explores the effects that insulin has on our ability to form…
Can Healthy Gut Bacteria Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
Dr. Don Colbert – This microbiome plays a huge role in human health. Recent research has correlated certain changes in gut bacteria with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, hormone balance, bone…
Proteins Found That Might Restore Damaged Sound-Detecting Cells in the Ear
Johns Hopkins Medicine via Science Daily – Using genetic tools in mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have identified a pair of proteins that precisely control when sound-detecting…
‘Exercise as Medicine’ for Depression: A Key But Often Overlooked Role In Prevention And Treatment
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins via News Wise – “[T]here is growing recognition that lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity and exercise partially contribute to the risk of…
Breast Cancer Prevention: Researchers Announce Amino Acid Breakthrough
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – “…changing your diet could have a massive impact on breast cancer prevention and possibly reduce the spread of the disease for people who already…
Scientists Can Now Manipulate Brain Cells Using a Smartphone
University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine via Science Daily – A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by…
Turmeric Curcumin Put to the Test for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – “Curcumin seems to be a promising and safe medication for maintaining remission in patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis.” My video Striking with…
Eating Blueberries Every Day Improves Heart Health
University of East Anglia via EurekAlert – “Previous studies have indicated that people who regularly eat blueberries have a reduced risk of developing conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular…
Caffeine Before Bed Has Little Effect on Sleep Quality, But Alcohol & Nicotine Do
Sally Robertson, B.Sc. News-Medical – “Some people are very sensitive to the effects of caffeine and for these people it’s important to avoid drinking beverages containing caffeine too close to…
3 Simple Nutrition Tips: Boost Brain & Mental Health + Memory & Cognition!
Dr. Caroline Leaf – The gut microbiome, that is the world of bacteria living in our digestive system, doesn’t just exist to help us break down food. There is a…
8 Tips to Improve Gut Bacteria for Better Health
Dr. Don Colbert – We all know to “eat our vegetables,” but what about prebiotics? Probiotics are the healthy bacteria. Prebiotics are the healthy bacteria’s food. They keep your gut…
Elderberry Compounds Could Help Minimize Symptoms of a Common Virus
University of Sydney via Science Daily – Compounds from elderberries can directly inhibit the virus’s entry and replication in human cells, and can help strengthen a person’s immune response to…
Only Minutes to a Balanced Microbiome
Al Sears, MD, CNS – When the bad bacteria in your gut crowd out the good bacteria — or “probiotics” — inflammation becomes chronic. Your risk of obesity, heart disease,…
New Study: Digital Games May Beat Mindfulness Apps at Relieving Stress
University of Bath via EurekAlert – The authors noted that digital games appear to fulfil four criteria necessary for post-work recovery: they tend to be relaxing, they provide opportunities for…
