Brain Function Boosted by Daily Physical Activity in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
University of California San Diego Health via Newswise – A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine adds to the canon of research associating physical activity…
Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Are the health benefits associated with apple consumption simply due to other healthy behaviors among apple-eaters? Regular apple intake is associated with all sorts…
Homemade Vapor Rub
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Vapor rubs are typically used on the chest, back and throat to help with symptoms of a common cold or minor aches and pains…
New Study Helps Understand Role of Gut Microbiome in Gestational Diabetes
University of Illinois Chicago via Newswise – Researchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabetes. “The bacteria that live in your…
Study: Light Therapy Fast-Tracks Healing of Skin Damage from Cancer Radiation Therapy
University at Buffalo via Newswise – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Light therapy may accelerate the healing of skin damage from radiation therapy by up to 50%, according to a recent University at Buffalo-led…
NEW Study Reveals SURPRISING Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their central nervous system,…
The Truth About Vitamin D
Dr. Don Colbert – Vitamin D is a popular supplement that has received a lot of attention in the last few years. Here’s the truth about this vitamin and hormone, how…
Dementia: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline
Universite de Montreal via Newswise – Physical activity, nutrition and cognitively stimulating activities are all known to be good ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. And older adults at risk can…
Chemicals in Plastic May Contribute to Weight Gain
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) via Newswise – It may sound strange, but chemicals in plastic may make the bathroom scale a less pleasant place to visit. Every day,…
A Neuroscientific Approach to Setting Sustainable & Attainable New Year Resolutions
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #345) and blog, I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including what they are, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and…
The Ingenious Lab Where You Can Hear Sights and Feel Sounds
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Iddo Wald shows me two abstract shapes, one angular and the other rounded. “One of these shapes is called Bouba and the other is Kiki. Which…
Mediterranean Diet Associated With a Lower Risk of Mortality in Older Adults
University of Barcelona via Newswise – A greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with a…
New Study Validates Benefits of Convalescent Plasma for Some COVID-19 Patients
NYU Langone Health via Newswise – Transfusions of blood plasma donated by people who have already recovered from infection with the pandemic virus may help other patients hospitalized with COVID-19, a new…
It’s Time to Get Off the “Pesticide Treadmill” and Here Is Why
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – For decades we’ve known that pesticides and agriculture are a deadly combination. Over the years, the government has passed regulations that make it look like they are…
