Hearing loss in older people affects mental, physical, social health
By Katherine Shagoury Hearing loss in older people may be associated with restriction of outdoor activities, anxiety, and memory loss, according to a new study by researchers at the University...
Read MoreNew study sheds light on diet quality and microbiome composition
By Katherine Shagoury A high-quality diet is linked to more potentially beneficial bacteria, while a low-quality diet is associated with an increase in potentially harmful bacteria, according to a new...
Read MoreSupplements and diets not always protective against cardiovascular problems
By Katherine Shagoury Nutritional supplements and diets may not protect against cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials published in the...
Read MoreSupervised play, exercise, shows psychosocial benefit to children with obesity
By Katherine Shagoury A program with clear rules, routines and activities, as well as attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers, can improve the quality of life, mood,...
Read MoreCaffeine exposure may stimulate fat loss
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate “brown fat,” the body’s fat-fighting defenses, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Brown adipose tissue,...
Read MoreMediterranean diet reduces liver fat, decreases obesity health risks
By Katherine Shagoury A low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet had a greater effect on reducing fat around the liver, heart, and pancreas compared to low-fat diets with similar calorie counts, which may...
Read MoreUsing routine as a therapeutic strategy
By Catherine Darley, ND Having minimal routine and “going with the flow,” seems to have a certain popular cache nowadays. But creating structure in day-to-day life helps make the circadian...
Read MoreHome-based weight management benefits children and parents, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury An in-home weight management program improved the health of not only the child, but also the child’s parents, according to a new study published in the Journal...
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