Prolonged Screen Time Associated with Developmental Delays in Young Children
Photo Cred: FotoDuets/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A new study links the amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds to developmental delays in problem-solving and communication at the ages of...
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New Evidence Suggests Parkinson’s Starts in the Gut
Photo Cred: SpeedKingz/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study supports the hypothesis that Parkinson’s disease originates in the gut, finding that a misdirected immune attack could trigger the initial...
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Blue-Light Glasses Probably Don’t Reduce Eyestrain or Improve Sleep
Photo Cred: Marina Demeshko/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge In recent years, patients with eye strain and trouble sleeping have been increasingly prescribed blue-light filtering glasses. However, according to a new...
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IHPC Obtains 501(c)(3) Status, Creating New Opportunities to Advance Whole Health
Photo Cred: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge, Avery St. Onge The Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC) recently announced that it obtained 501(c)(3) status, official recognition of tax-except nonprofit organizations...
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Maintain Lung Health
Photo Cred: Netrun78/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New evidence from a large-scale study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could potentially reduce the...
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Lifestyle Recommendations Make a Difference for Breast Cancer Survivors Before, During, and After Treatment
Photo Cred: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella Recently JAMA published the findings from a prospective cohort study of 1,340 high-risk breast cancer patients to evaluate key lifestyle interventions created...
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Contraceptive Pills May Increase Risk for Depression
Photo Cred: fongbeerredhot/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge New research suggests that women who use combined contraceptive pills are significantly more likely to develop depression than women who do not. A...
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Taurine Deficiency May Drive Aging, Study Suggests
Photo Cred: Casimiro PT/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study suggests that a deficiency in the nutrient taurine encourages aging. The investigation also showed that taurine supplements can slow...
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