Scientists develop new potential “brain training” therapy
By Katherine Shagoury Less than one hour of brain training with neurofeedback could strengthen neural connections and communication among brain areas, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Read MoreLow-carbohydrate breakfast helps control blood glucose levels
By Katherine Shagoury A high-fat, low-carbohydrate breakfast can help those with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels throughout the day, according to a new study published in The American...
Read MoreNew stem cell trial for osteoarthritis patients shows reduce pain, better quality of life
By Katherine Shagoury A new stem cell therapy for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) has the potential to improve pain and overall symptoms, as well as reduce synovial...
Read MoreFDA sugar label could improve health, reduce medical costs, Tufts study says
By Katherine Shagoury The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new mandatory added sugar label could be a cost-effective way to improve health while saving on healthcare costs, according to a...
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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David Katz nominated for James Beard health and wellness award
By Katherine Shagoury David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, past-president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and founder and...
Read MoreNew study shows why heart failure patients experience depression
By Katherine Shagoury Heart failure patients often struggle with depression and impaired thinking, and a new study by researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, may explain why....
Read MoreReplacing red meat with plant protein lowers risk for heart disease, Harvard study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study from Harvard T.H....
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