USC researchers potentially reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
By Katherine Shagoury A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, according to a new study by...
Read MoreNutrition in early adulthood plays role in middle age brain function
A heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish, and alcohol, and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better middle age cognitive function, including...
Read MoreIntegrative therapy proven effective for treating obesity and depression
By Katherine Shagoury An integrated collaborative care intervention, combining behavioral weight loss treatments, problem-solving therapy, and an as-needed antidepressant medication improved weight loss and depressive symptoms more than routine physician...
Read MoreStudy suggests low-carb diet tied to heart rhythm disorder
By Katherine Shagoury People getting a low proportion of their daily calories from carbohydrates such as grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables are significantly more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib),...
Read MoreMindfulness could improve positive body image, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury Awareness of internal body signals can affect the way individuals see themselves, according to a new study by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, and...
Read MoreHigh-fat diet disrupts microbiome composition, causes inflammation in heart failure
By Katherine Shagoury A diet high in omega-6 fatty acids, coupled with aging, may alter gut microbes and cause an inflamed state in heart failure, according to a new study...
Read MoreResearchers observe effect of exercise on non-motor Parkinson’s disease symptoms
By Katherine Shagoury Supervised exercise training may alleviate non-motor symptoms, as well as some motor symptoms, in patients with Parkinson’s disease, including cognitive function, according to a recent systematic review...
Read MoreIHPC urges practitioners to call representatives to attend health and wellness caucus
By Katherine Shagoury The Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC) is calling on integrative practitioners to reach out to their representatives and urge them to attend the Congressional Integrative Health and...
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