Psychiatry patients show positive response to structured exercise program
By Katherine Shagoury Exercise, rather than psychotropic medications, should be the primary prescription and method of intervention for inpatient mental health and mood disorders, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreNew findings show who is at risk for orthorexia nervosa
By Katherine Shagoury Patients who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological...
Read MoreTechnology trains patients to eat less sugar
By Katherine Shagoury A computer game can be used to train patients to eat less sugar, as a way of reducing weight and improving health, according to a new study...
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 MoreTime-restricted feeding improves glucose tolerance in men at risk for type 2 diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury Restricting the time period during which patients can eat could control blood glucose levels in men at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new...
Read MoreElderberries reduce flu symptoms, researchers find
By Katherine Shagoury Elderberry fruit can help the body fight influenza, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia, which was published in the...
Read MoreNew study shows how vitamin D affects immune system
By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D affects key cells in the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis, according to new research from the University of...
Read MoreOne-third cancer patients use integrative care, study says
By Katherine Shagoury One-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicines, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and supplements, according to research from the University of...
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