Green tea reduces inflammatory markers in mouse model
By Katherine Shagoury Green tea may reduce obesity and inflammatory biomarkers associated with poor health and disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Researchers...
Read MoreAvocado seed extract exhibits anti-inflammatory properties
By Katherine Shagoury An extract from colored avocado seeds shows promise as an anti-inflammatory compound, according to new research from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, which was published earlier...
Read MoreAdding mushrooms to your diet may reduce cognitive decline, researchers say
By Katherine Shagoury Seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms a week may have 50 percent reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to new...
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 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 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 MoreCardiac testing for an integrative practitioner: What you need to know
By Regina Druz As a practicing and board-certified cardiologist, I find that many of my integrative colleagues are often unaware of the multitude of cardiac tests and their significance in...
Read MorePlant-based diet may offer intervention for type 2 diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury A plant-based diet may improve insulin and incretin hormone secretion in type 2 diabetes patients, according to a new study by researchers from the Physicians Committee for...
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