Sleep habits could indicate early warning for heart disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic short sleep duration is associated with an increased susceptibility to heart disease, in large part due to increased inflammatory burden and endothelial dysfunction, and researchers from...
Read MoreBrain mechanism regulates body weight, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic low-grade inflammation and increased serum levels of the cytokine interleukine-6 (IL-6) accompany obesity, but for brain-produced IL-6, the mechanisms by which it controls energy balance and...
Read MoreRelationship between genetic variation, gut microbiome could help personalize nutrition recommendations
By Katherine Shagoury People with a high number of copies of a gene called AMY1, which expresses a salivary enzyme for breaking down starch, correlated strongly with a certain profile...
Read MorePositive emotion skills yield benefits in physical, emotional health for dementia caregivers
By Katherine Shagoury Caring for family members with dementia causes significant emotional and physical stress that can increase a caregivers’ risk of depression, anxiety, and death. Teaching individuals to focus...
Read MoreReplacing saturated fat with walnuts, vegetable oils lowers blood pressure, study says
By Katherine Shagoury When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new...
Read MoreKetogenic diet shows promise for military personnel
By Katherine Shagoury A ketogenic diet could be useful in the military, where obesity is an ongoing challenge, for recruiting soldiers and keeping them fit for service, according to a...
Read MoreCombination of diet, bacteria, limits cancer progression
By Katherine Shagoury A combination of prebiotics, such as dietary fiber, and probiotics reduces the expression of pro-carcinogenic and drug resistance genes, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreMindfulness tool to decrease stress in caregivers of veterans, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress experienced by spouses and other informal caregivers for military veterans, according to a new study by...
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