Consumption of fermented foods interacts with neuroticism to predict social anxiety THURSDAY, June 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Fermented foods that contain probiotics seem to have a protective effect against social anxiety, especially among those with neuroticism, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of Psychiatry Research. Matthew R. Hilimire, Ph.D., from […]
Diana Phillips June 11, 2015 Regular consumption of sugared beverages is associated with a greater prevalence of fatty liver disease, even after adjusting for body mass index, according to a large observational study. Specifically, adults who drank more than one sugar-sweetened drink per day were 55% (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03 – 2.35) more likely […]
Miriam E Tucker June 07, 2015 BOSTON — Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy is associated with significantly reduced vitamin D levels, independent of sunlight exposure, a new study finds. The study, presented here at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2015 Scientific Sessions, suggests a possible role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of painful diabetic peripheral […]
Feed a Concussion: Speedy Nutrient Support Offers the Hope of Better Healing June 8, 2015 By Robert Silverman, DC, MS, CCN, CSCS A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that may cause symptoms ranging from a bad headache to altered levels of alertness or unconsciousness. It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works. Concussions […]
E. Richman; J. M. Rhodes Disclosures Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013;38(10):1156-1171. Abstract Background The therapeutic effect of enteral nutrition in Crohn’s disease (CD) and the epidemiological associations between diet and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) implicate diet in IBD causation. There is little evidence, however, to support specific dietary changes and patients often receive contradictory advice. Aim […]
June 5th, 2015 Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids, which are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of […]
A daily sugar-sweetened beverage habit may increase the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HRNCA) at Tufts University report in the Journal of Hepatology. The researchers analyzed 2,634 self-reported dietary questionnaires from mostly Caucasian middle-aged men and women enrolled in the National […]
By Daily Health Post – June 4, 2015 If you have diabetes, not only do you have an elevated risk of developing heart disease (among other complications), but you’re more likely to live with chronic pain. Diabetic neuropathy is the term for the persistent pain that many individuals living with diabetes experience on a daily […]
Date: June 1, 2015 Source: Harvard School of Public Health Summary: After a prostate cancer diagnosis, eating a diet higher in red and processed meat, high-fat dairy foods, and refined grains — known as a Western diet — may lead to a significantly higher risk of both prostate cancer-related mortality and overall mortality compared with […]
Date: June 1, 2015 Source: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Summary: Matched calorie for calorie with the simple sugar glucose, fructose causes significant weight gain, physical inactivity, and body fat deposition, a new study has concluded. Because of the addition of high-fructose corn syrup to many soft drinks and processed baked goods, fructose […]
05.28.2015 by Diana Swift Contributing Writer Cholecalciferol supplementation reduces disease activity and improves fatigue in patients with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JoSLE), a Brazilian study reports online May 18 in Arthritis Care and Research. In the first study to test supplementation in this population, rheumatologists from the medical faculty at the University of Sao Paulo […]
Expert Opinion · May 27, 2015 Written by: Rebecca Gottesman MD, PhD Two recent papers highlight the potential role of inexpensive treatments for primary prevention of stroke in the form of a multivitamin in the Japan Collaborative Cohort Study1 and folic acid supplementation in the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial (CSPPT).2 Despite distinct methods and […]
Pam Harrison May 27, 2015 Low levels of vitamin D are significantly and independently associated with low levels of testosterone in otherwise healthy middle-aged men, according to a study presented at the American Urological Association 2015 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. In this new analysis of data from of the World Trade Center CHEST program, blood […]
05.27.2015 by Jeff Minerd Contributing Writer, MedPage Today A fiber-rich diet reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 18%, according to a large European cohort study published in Diabetologia. Cereal fiber emerged as the strongest protector against diabetes, compared with vegetable fiber and fruit fiber, reported senior investigator Nick Wareham, PhD, MSc, MBBS, an […]
Date: May 27, 2015 Source: Cancer Research UK Summary: Women who eat a Mediterranean diet could cut their risk of womb cancer by more than half (57 per cent), according to a new study. Women who eat a Mediterranean diet could cut their risk of womb cancer by more than half (57 per cent), according […]
Transglutaminase 6 Antibodies in the Serum of Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Avi Gadoth, MD JAMA Neurol. Published online April 13, 2015.;():. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.48. ABSTRACT Importance Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. Gluten sensitivity can cause neurologic manifestations, such as ataxia or neuropathy, with or without gastrointestinal symptoms. Many […]
By Joe Leech, Dietitian Kefir is all the rage in the natural health community. It is high in nutrients and probiotics, and is incredibly beneficial for digestion and gut health. Many people consider it to be a healthier and more powerful version of yogurt. Here are 9 health benefits of kefir that […]
Neurology Times News | May 19, 2015 | Multiple sclerosis, AAN 2015 By Veronica Hackenthal, MD Maintaining general good health is important for patients who have multiple sclerosis (MS) or any chronic disorder, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which notes that a well-balanced diet plays a key role. Accordingly, the finer points of […]
Date: May 19, 2015 Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Summary: A study of older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease found that those who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids did better than their peers on tests of cognitive flexibility — the ability to efficiently switch between tasks — and had a bigger anterior cingulate cortex, […]