Marriage May Protect Against Dementia
Node Smith, ND Life Partners May Prevent Dementia A recent study, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, suggests that having a life partner may actually serve a preventive role against the development of dementia.1 Specifically, the study found that long-standing “singles” and widows have an increased risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease. […]
Later School Start Times = More Teen Sleep
Node Smith, ND Teens Need more Sleep There is a debate in education regarding whether school (especially high school) should start later. If you are a parent, you likely have opinions on this matter, and may even be involved in campaigns to change current start times. The support for extending school start times stems from […]
Do Different Types of Alcohol Elicit Different Emotional Responses?
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Some Truth in the Belief That Different Types of Booze Brings out Different Emotions It is not uncommon to hear an individual claim that a certain type of liquor creates a different experience than another; whiskey or tequila for instance. A research team from the United Kingdom has investigated these […]
Cinnamon Supports a Positive Effect on Metabolism
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Cinnamaldehyde is Able to Aid in the Burning of Fat Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to enhance metabolism, regulate blood sugar, […]
New Booze by Tofu?
Node Smith, ND Right this Whey for Isoflavones and Prebiotics A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken tofu whey, and turned it into an alcoholic beverage.1 Typically, tofu whey is discarded as waste – it is a byproduct of the tofu production process. However, this team showed how it can […]
Active Children are Smarter
Node Smith, ND Activity May Increase Brain Function in Children Well, active children may not actually be more intelligent than non-active children, however their brains may function better. A recent study from the University of Granada, has shown, seemingly for the first time, that physical exercise in children may have an impact on brain structure.1 […]
Women May be at Greater Risk for Concussions
Node Smith, ND Women May be More Susceptible to Concussions Than Men An interesting study this week compared the break-ability of nerve fibers between men and women. The conclusion of the study1 suggests that women have smaller and more breakable nerve fibers in the brain, which may actually increase susceptibility to concussion. The study was […]
The Healing Scents of Fall & A New Mechanism of Essential Oil Respiratory Protection- The Lung Microbiome: Part II
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND In part I of this blog, I discussed several ways that autumn embraces us with its aromas for health and well-being. The smells of fall are intricately connected to the volatile compounds known as essential oils. They have powerful immune supporting properties and support the body, mind, and spirit in various […]
“Digital Pills”: Answer to Compliance, or Slippery Slope?
Node Smith, ND Could “digital pills” be the next big ethical question in medicine? Digital pills, ingestible sensors encapsulated in a gelatin coating, can now be taken along with medications to track drug use patterns.1 Clinicians at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are currently using the new technology to monitor patient usage of prescribed opioids.2 Digital […]
The Health Benefits of Shrubs and an Easy DIY Recipe
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Shrubs are a refreshing combination of sour and sweet Also known as drinking vinegars, these beverages date back centuries. They are traditionally made with vinegar, fruit, spices, and sugar. Shrubs likely started as a way to preserve summer harvest but they have medicinal benefits as well. When taken before meals, the […]