Soybean Oil Linked to Brain Changes
Recent research from the University of California, Riverside, highlights potential dangers associated with soybean oil consumption, suggesting it may negatively affect brain health. The study, which followed earlier findings linking soybean oil to obesity and diabetes in mice, reveals that this commonly used oil can alter the hypothalamus—an area of the brain crucial for hormone […]
Water, Water Everywhere… So Take a Drink
Are you drinking enough water? We all know water is good for us, but did you know proper water intake may play a role in healthy aging? Suboptimal hydration may accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. A study tracked more than 15,000 people aged 45 to 66. Chronic diseases […]
Availability of Fast Food Leads to Types 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry An increasing number of studies suggest a link between a neighborhood-built environment and the likelihood that its residents will develop chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and certain types of cancers. A new nationwide study led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine published online today in JAMA […]
Mental Problems in Children with Diabetes
Razi Berry Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in Diabetes Care is also the first large-scale work to differentiate […]
4 Reasons to Go Grain-Free
Sarah Cimperman, ND Grain-free is the new gluten-free when it comes to diet trends. Gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat and certain other grains like barley and rye, can trigger allergic and autoimmune reactions in some individuals. But gluten may not be the only problem and the avoidance of grains all together may […]
Volunteering Is Good For Everyone
Razi Berry A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, takes a closer look at the benefits of volunteering to the health and well-being of volunteers, both validating and refuting findings from previous research. The results verify that adults over 50 who volunteer for at least 100 hours a year […]
Gender Differences in Health Habits
Razi Berry A Mayo Clinic study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior investigates differences in how men and women perceive their own health. The study finds that confidence in maintaining good health habits can be influenced by gender. Mayo Clinic study investigates differences in how men and women perceive their own health Men […]
Alder Bark for Anti-Aging and Antioxidants
Razi Berry An alder bark may become a great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants. That’s the results discovered by the IKBFU’s Institute of Living Systems researchers. For the past 10 years, the workers of the IKBFU’s laboratory of the natural antioxidants have been searching for a new perspective source of antioxidants. Alder bark […]
Fasting May Increase Motivation to Exercise
Razi Berry Researchers have found that when mice are provided with limited access to food, the levels of food and satiety hormone ghrelin rises. This causes an increase in motivation to exercise. This may translate to more exercise motivation for humans on intermittent fasting say the researchers. The study titled, “Voluntary exercise is motivated by […]
Health Benefits of Exercising Before Eating Breakfast
Razi Berry According to a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, health scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham found that by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, you can better control blood sugar levels. Could changing the timing of when you eat and exercise help […]