Razi Berry A new study from the Netherlands is questioning the recommendations for antihypertensive medication use in the elderly.1 The study shows that old and frail patients may have increased memory problems as well as increased mortality risk when blood pressure is lowered excessively through pharmaceutical intervention. The authors were awarded the 2018 research prize […]
Razi Berry The Migraine Research Foundation estimates that 12 percent of the U.S. population suffers from migraines. Migraines are more common in women, and about 90% of people who experience a migraine have a family history. A migraine is usually debilitating to a certain degree And, if you have experienced a migraine, you know that
Razi Berry There is growing concern surrounding social media addiction, especially in children. This concern is reasonable, and more and more researchers are beginning to study the similarities between technological addiction and drug addiction. The variable-reward of ‘Likes’ The feeling that people get when they see a ton of likes on an Instagram or Facebook
Razi Berry The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and National Center for Health Statistics released a report recently that found roughly 23 percent of the adult American population meet recommended amounts of aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises.1 Recommendations for individuals between 18 and 64 years of age These recommendations come from the US Department
Node Smith, ND A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) has shown that for most children experiencing anxiety disorders, conditions will be experienced chronically even after “successful courses of evidence-based treatments.1” Pediatric anxiety disorders This is important information, considering the commonality of pediatric anxiety disorders. According
Node Smith, ND A recent study looked at how mindfulness can be beneficial for athletes who have sustained injuries as part of their rehab.1 It has been noted to help with pain tolerance as well as body awareness. Millions of athletic injuries occur every year Athletic injuries have both psychological and physiological effects, and the
Node Smith, ND A new study confirms eating walnuts to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.1 Nuts and seeds are extremely nutritious, high in healthy fats minerals and vitamins, with a low glycemic index. They are generally considered an important food for diabetics to consume to provide satiety as well as healthy fats and protein,
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraines for women, but has never been researched in men, until now. This study was published last week
Dr. Sarah King, ND Feel like you’re dragging your heels lately? Are you noticing a slump in your energy each afternoon? A lot of us could use extra energy support. We’re working longer hours, getting less amounts of sleep, and are constantly stimulated. The amount of responsibilities and roles we have make a work-life-balance more
Node Smith, ND A recent study showed that cleaning your house frequently, and washing your hands, may actually help lower your contact with flame-retardant chemicals.1 The study is from Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Flame retardants Flame retardants are just one of the many unfriendly
