Adding 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...
Read MoreWhole grains, dietary fiber, could prevent liver disease
By Katherine Shagoury Whole grains and dietary fiber could be associated with a lower risk of liver cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology. Co-authors Wanshui...
Read MoreNew study describes “language” bacteria use to control genes, development
By Katherine Shagoury Bacteria in the gut do far more than help digest food. They can also tell genes what to do, according to a new study published today in...
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