Study Uncovers Sex-Specific Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Genetic Variants
Photo Cred: aycan balta/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered how two genetic variants, known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), work...
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The Significant Increase in AFib is Concerning
Photo Cred: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella When the electrical signals in the heart don’t work properly, there is an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is...
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Meat Consumption Increases Risk of Diabetes, But That’s Not the Whole Story
Photo Cred: Wut_Moppie/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Results from a large meta-analysis recently published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology paints a clear picture that red meat, and in particular processed...
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Study Links Prediabetes in Youth to Increased Pregnancy Risks
Photo Cred: Reshetnikov_art/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that prediabetes among young people is...
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New Research Reveals How Psychedelics May Help Alleviate Anxiety
Photo Cred: fukume/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Emerging research has identified how certain psychedelics may alleviate anxiety by targeting specific brain cells, potentially paving the way for novel treatments. The...
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Case Study Excerpt: Medical Nutrition Therapy for Immune Health
Photo Cred: ART-ur/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Patient Information Veronica is a 47-year-old mother of two working as a sales agent in Southern California. She lives with her husband and...
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Q&A: Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Non-Diabetic Patients
Photo Cred: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge According to Ashley Koff, RD, using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) doesn’t always equal better care. During an Integrative Practitioner Webinar, Koff, the...
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Benefits of Lean Muscle Mass, GLP-1 Driven Muscle Loss, and Utilization of Fortetropin for Muscle Health
After age 40, lean body mass can decline by 1% to 2% per year, and strength can decrease by 1.5% to 5% per year. The recent surge in utilizing GLP-1-based...
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