Articles by Shari Barbanel
Should You Eat More Dietary Fiber? New Study Says It Depends
Nutritionists generally advise everyone to eat more dietary fiber, but a new Cornell University study suggests that its effects on health can vary from person to person. The findings indicate that recommendations should be tailored to each individual’s gut microbiome. The study, published in Gut Microbes, focused on resistant starch, a category of dietary fiber found ...
Walking Brings Huge Benefits For Low Back Pain, Study Says
Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found. Approximately 800 million people worldwide have low back pain, and it is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Repeated episodes of low ...
A Healthy Diet Is Associated With a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of Genetic Risk
A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes. The findings were published ...
Bastyr University Introduces Master of Science in Exercise Science and Integrated Wellness Program
Bastyr University (Kenmore, WA and San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its Master of Science in Exercise Science and Integrated Wellness (MS Ex Sci), available online starting Fall 2024. The online MS Ex Sci is an accelerated program that prepares graduates to design and implement exercise and wellness programs for a diverse population. It is competitively ...
Floré Clinical Teams Up With Evexia Diagnostics
Floré Clinical (San Diego, CA) announced a new distribution agreement with Evexia Diagnostics (Washington, CT) to bring Floré’s personalized microbiome mapping technology, GI SereniT, to Evexia’s 20,000 clinical practitioners. Evexia Diagnostics is a cutting-edge platform that directly links clinicians with the testing, diagnostic panels and health information they need to help patients. Together, the two are expanding access ...
New Hampshire Chiropractic Association Hires ACA to Manage Operations
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has entered into an agreement with the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association (NHCA) to provide association management services. NHCA will continue to function as an independent organization, with its own governance, while ACA manages its daily operations. Among key benefits of the new arrangement, which began in May, NHCA will have ...
New Fish Oil Research Leads to Misleading Conclusions About Heart Risks, Says FARI
The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI, Sioux Falls, SD) says a new study published in BMJ suggests fish oil supplements can be dangerous, sparking dozens of misleading headlines in mainstream media. The study in question looked at incidents of atrial fibrillation, other major cardiovascular issues and death, identified through hospital records and death registries. The goal was ...
Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
A new study by researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management. Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing regimen, which involves evenly spaced protein intake throughout the day, saw better gut health, weight loss and metabolic responses. These benefits were notably greater ...
New Study Challenges One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Vitamin D Supplementation Guidelines
A new study from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) scientists, sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations. Despite substantial research on the determinants of vitamin D, levels of vitamin D deficiency remain high. The study was recently published in the journal Clinical Nutrition. “We hope this work can highlight the ...
Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits From Plant-based Diet
Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, according to new research by University of California San Francisco (UCSF). A study of more than 2,000 men with localized prostate cancer found that eating a primarily plant-based diet was associated with a ...
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