Articles by Shari Barbanel
Logan University Announces PA Program
Logan University (Chesterfield, MO ) has announced a Master of Science in Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) program, expanding its College of Health Sciences degree offerings. The program—which is scheduled to start in January 2026—with the goal of educating students to become competent, caring PAs who practice evidence-based medicine, exhibit cultural sensitivity, demonstrate effective leadership and are devoted to whole ...
NUHS Expands Florida Presence
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has announced that it is expanding its presence in Florida. NUHS has operated its Doctor of Chiropractic program in Florida since 2009. The new facility, located in Oldsmar, FL will give the university more than 40,000 square feet of space in which to continue its 118-plus years of excellence, ...
Logan University Celebrates New Fuhr Science Center
The Logan University (Chesterfield, MO) community celebrated the dedication of the Fuhr Science Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tour on Sept. 26, 2024. Arlan W. Fuhr, DC (‘61), founder and chairman of Activator Methods International (AMI) and the building’s namesake, spoke during the ceremony. “My wife and I have continued to invest in this university ...
‘Weekend Warrior’ Physical Activity May Help Protect Against More Than 200 Diseases
Busy with work and other obligations, some people concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise in one or two days of the week or weekend. A study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, has found that this “weekend warrior” pattern of exercise is associated with lower ...
Can the MIND Diet Lower the Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?
People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants. These results do not prove that the MIND diet prevents cognitive impairment, they only show an association. The MIND diet is ...
Blackcurrant Supplementing Mitigates Postmenopausal Bone Loss, Study Finds
As we age, our bones lose density and become more fragile, putting us in danger of breaks and fractures. This is especially a concern among post-menopausal women who generally have much greater losses in bone density than men in their age group. Ock Chun, professor of nutritional sciences in University of Connecticut’s (UConn) College of ...
Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Consumption Associated With Lower Risk of Developing Cardiometabolic Diseases, Study Finds
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that regular coffee or caffeine intake, especially at moderate levels, was associated ...
Foods With Low Nutri-Scores Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Finds
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in Western Europe, accounting for one third of deaths in 2019. Diet is thought to be responsible for around 30 percent of such deaths. Nutrition-related prevention policies therefore constitute a major public health challenge for these diseases. In an article published in Lancet Regional Health – Europe, researchers from ...
IFM Names Recipients of 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announce the recipients for the 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship. This initiative is part of IFM’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to functional medicine, particularly within medically underserved communities, according to IFM. The Functional Medicine for All Scholarship aims to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive field ...
Study Shows Benefits of Camu-Camu on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
A research team from Université Laval (Canada) has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects over seven million people in Canada. This exotic fruit may help reduce liver fat levels. Over 12 weeks, 30 participants took either camu-camu extract or a placebo at different times in this randomized clinical trial. ...
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