Articles by Shari Barbanel
Designs for Health Appoints Chris Tedesco as CEO
Designs for Health (Palm Coast, FL) has announced the appointment of Chris Tedesco as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Founder Jonathan Lizotte continues to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board. Tedesco brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience at Reckitt, where he held senior roles in general management and marketing across ...
Scientists Discover Sleep Switch That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat and Boosts Brainpower
Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and helping burn fat. For teenagers, it is also essential for reaching full height potential. At the center of all this is growth hormone, which surges during sleep. But scientists have long puzzled over why poor ...
Scientists Say This Simple Habit May Help People Lose More Weight
Keeping meals similar from day to day and maintaining a steady calorie intake could help people lose more weight, according to research from the American Psychological Association. The study, published in Health Psychology, showed that adults who followed structured eating patterns during a 12-week behavioral weight loss program achieved better results than those who frequently changed ...
NUNM Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Campus Expansion, Future Integrative Medicine Center
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portland, OR) has received a $1.5 million gift from alumnus Noel Peterson, ND (’78), and his wife, Teresa Shelley, to support campus expansion and the future of integrative medical education and clinical care. The investment comes as demand for integrative medicine and primary care providers continues to grow ...
Sonoran University Launches At-home Clinical Study in Adults Who Experience Recurrent Cold Sores
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has announced the launch of a fully remote, randomized, double-blind clinical study evaluating a topical botanical formula for recurrent cold sores. The trial will assess how natural formulations may support self-reported skin comfort and appearance in adults prone to cold sores. The 26-week study requires no clinic visits. ...
Thorne Becomes Official Partner of the Miami Open
Thorne (Summerville, SC) has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Miami Open becoming the tournament’s exclusive Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements partner. Rooted in Thorne’s commitment to clinical rigor, scientific expertise, and practitioner trust, the partnership brings elite performance nutrition and recovery solutions to one of the most prestigious events in global tennis. The 2026 ...
Just 24 Minutes of Specially Designed Music Could Significantly Reduce Anxiety
A new randomized clinical trial suggests that listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes may significantly lower anxiety. The music was paired with auditory beat stimulation (ABS), a technique that uses rhythmic sound patterns to influence brain activity. Researchers say the approach could provide an accessible, drug free option for people looking for ...
Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Cuts Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Dialysis Patients, Study Says
A daily fish oil supplement may help lower the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. The finding comes from a large international clinical trial jointly led in Australia by Monash Health and the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University. The research, known as the PISCES trial, included 1,228 ...
Popular Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Higher Pesticide Levels
Certain fruits and vegetables may raise the amount of pesticide chemicals found in the human body, according to a new peer reviewed study conducted by scientists at the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Pesticides have been associated with cancer, reproductive problems, hormone interference and nervous system harm in children. Because traces of these chemicals are frequently ...
IFM Board Affirms Officers and Members
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced the reappointment of Gail C. Christopher, DN, (Chair), David S. Jones, MD (Vice-Chair), David Harris, BFA (Secretary), and Terry Cook, CFP, CIMA (Treasurer) as IFM’s Governing Board Officers for 2026-2027. “I am immensely proud of the work of the board over the last two years, and I am honored to continue to serve as ...
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