Eating to Ease Anxiety
Nicola Dehlinger, ND As the days start to shorten and an autumn chill comes back into the evening air, many people start to experience an uptick in feelings of anxiousness. Anticipating dark cold days, returning to school, and letting go of the “freedom” of summer can cause us to worry more, and feel less at […]
Resveratrol for Stress and Anxiety?
Razi Berry Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don’t give alcohol all the credit. New research has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain, […]
Effects of “Second-Hand Drinking”
Razi Berry Each year, one in five U.S. adults — an estimated 53 million people — experience harm because of someone else’s drinking, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. “Second-Hand Drinking” “a significant public health issue” Similar to how policymakers have addressed the effects of secondhand smoke over […]
Good versus Evil: The Great (or not so Great) Coffee Debate Continues
Razi Berry Drinking coffee might keep us up at night, but new research has given us a reason to sleep easy knowing that the popular drink isn’t as bad for our arteries as some previous studies would suggest. 25 cups a day is a-ok! The research from Queen Mary University of London has shown that […]
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Long-term Effects on Brain
Razi Berry About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians aged 15-19), and its recent legalization across the country warrants investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Recent cannabis legalization in Canada warrants investigation into the consequence of use on the developing brain Adolescence is associated with the […]
Link Between Mitochondrial Damage and Osteoporosis
Razi Berry New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine lays out a possible mechanism by which alcohol, cigarette smoke, and exposure to certain medications and toxins can weaken bone. Until now, researchers haven’t gained a firm picture of how these exposures link up with bone loss Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being […]
Ginkgo Seed Extract for Bacterial Skin Infections
Razi Berry Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus […]
6 Sleep MYTHS That Cause Health Problems
Razi Berry A recent study on sleep myths concluded there are three very commonly held beliefs about sleep that are simply not supported by scientific evidence, and in fact could be causing harm. The three sleep myths that were “debunked” in this study were, the following: loud snoring is not a health concern, getting only […]
DNA Changes from Heavy Drinking May Increase Cravings for Alcohol
Razi Berry From Rutgers University Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Heavy drinkers may be altering their DNA to crave even more alcohol “We found that people who drink heavily […]
Researchers Get Flies Drunk to Study Process of Intoxication
Razi Berry How fun does it sound to watch a group of flies get drunk and fly around? This isn’t a metaphor for the regulars that hang around your neighborhood tavern, but a research study that was recently conducted to study the process of alcohol intoxication – using actual flies, bzzzzzzz. Bar Flies As it […]