Time-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 MoreNew WHO guidelines limit child screen time, sedentary activity
By Katherine Shagoury Children under five years old need to spend less time sitting and watching screens, get better quality sleep, and be more active to grow up healthy, according...
Read MoreWidely-used food ingredient could increase risk for diabetes, obesity
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, may increase the levels of several hormones associated with risk...
Read MoreStudy shows beneficial effects of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress
By Katherine Shagoury Acupuncture intervention shows promise as a complementary approach to improving both psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a natural disaster, according to...
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 genetic test predicts likelihood of obesity
By Katherine Shagoury A newly developed genetic test can identify newborns at the highest risk of developing severe obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Cell. Researchers...
Read MoreMediterranean diet may prevent overeating, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Individuals on a Mediterranean diet may be able to manage weight and avoid overeating, according to a new study published today in the journal Obesity. Researchers from...
Read MoreHappy Earth Day from Integrative Practitioner
By Katherine Shagoury Today, April 22, 2019, marks Earth Day, a celebration of environmental protection and conservation. We at Integrative Practitioner support our community in its efforts to encourage patients...
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