Articles by Shari Barbanel
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. ...
NUNM Names Dr. Joshua Goldenberg Associate Director of the Helfgott Research Institute
Dr. Joshua Goldenberg has been named the new associate director of the Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portland, OR). “Taking on this leadership position is a unique opportunity for which I am extremely grateful,” said Dr. Goldenberg, who earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in 2013. “It will ...
Catching Up on Sleep on Weekends May Lower Heart Disease Risk by Up to 20 Percent
The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research presented at ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Congress 2024 shows that people that ‘catch up’ on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by ...
Kim Shapira, MS, RD
Kim Shapira, MS, RD is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Shapira has spent more than 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on ...
Sonoran University Launches Nationwide Presidential Search
The Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) Board of Trustees has launched the national search for its next president in preparation for the departure of Dr. Paul Mittman, who will be retiring in June 2025 after 25 years as president and CEO of the institution. The new president is expected to begin their tenure in ...
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