Articles by Shari Barbanel
Exercise of Any Kind Boosts Brainpower At Any Age
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults and older adults. In the largest, most comprehensive umbrella review to date, researchers found that regular exercise improves ...
Scientists Call For Targeted Fiber Diets to Boost Health
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibers—beyond just soluble and insoluble—to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. Dietary fibers in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, cancer prevention and more. ...
Does Exercise Really Extend Life? Finnish Twin Study Offers New Insights
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought. Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, investigated the links between long-term leisure-time physical activity and mortality, as well as whether ...
ACA Offers Public Health Continuing Education Webinar Series
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced the availability of a new webinar series from the American Public Health Association (APHA) Chiropractic Health Care Section through its online learning platform, Learn ACA. The 12-hour continuing education series was created by a multidisciplinary group of health care professionals including educators, researchers and clinicians in the fields ...
Positively Natural Network, VRM Media To Partner on 2025 Naturally Independent Expo
Positively Natural Network (PNN), the not-for-profit trade organization for independent health and natural products retailers, has announced a new partnership agreement with VRM Media/Vitamin Retailer magazine whereby VRM will serve as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for PNN’s annual Naturally Independent Expo. The Naturally Independent Expo is a trade show, educational and networking event ...
Bastyr to Offer Hybrid Master of Science in Acupuncture With Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Bastyr University has announced its new Hybrid Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM) program at its San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA campuses. Enrollment is now open and classes begin April 8, 2025. The MAcCHM is an accredited, three-year program with 1,092 hours of clinical training hours and rotations for ...
Reema Datta
Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers, as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before ...
Pediatrics Council Offers Diplomate Prep on Learn ACA
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics has launched its 2025-2026 hybrid program cohort on Learn ACA to prepare doctors of chiropractic for the pediatrics diplomate certification exam. The 300-hour program blends online and in-person learning, enabling individuals to complete coursework at their own pace. The in-depth program is designed to provide chiropractors ...
ABC Launches HerbTV on YouTube
As part of its ongoing educational mission for consumers, academia, industry, media and government, the nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the official launch of ABC’s YouTube channel, HerbTV. HerbTV from the ABC on YouTube.com is the home of more than 180 educational videos on medicinal herbs and related health and wellbeing content and ...
Vitamin D Matters During First Trimester
Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. This research provides evidence that early pregnancy or even preconception may represent critical time points for intervening ...
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