Articles by Shari Barbanel
Sleeping Too Much—or Too Little—Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease, skimping on sleep—or getting too much of it—can boost your risk of heart attack, according to a new University of Colorado, Boulder study of nearly a half-million people. The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ...
Protein Shakes May Not Be the Answer for Post-gym Muscle Pain
Protein shakes have long been touted as a gym bag essential, consumed by gym-goers in an effort to boost muscle recovery and minimize post-workout muscle soreness, but they may not be the most effective way to relieve aching muscles, according to a new study. Sports scientists at the University of Lincoln, U.K., found that neither ...
Lower Back Pain? Self-Administered Acupressure Could Help
A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back. “Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, pressure is applied with a finger, thumb or device to specific points on the body,” said Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, an associate professor of physical medicine ...
Veterans Gain Access to Naturopathic Physician Care
Although naturopathic doctors (NDs) have been providing medical care to veterans who pay out of pocket for decades, a contract signed with a naturopathic clinic in Washington marks the first time that the VHA (Veterans Health Administration), or any federal payor, has recognized NDs as an eligible provider type. This is a life-changing win for ...
Association Between Celiac Disease Risk and Gluten Intake Confirmed
An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing celiac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The new study is observational and therefore does not prove causation; however, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to date. The results are presented in the journal JAMA. In total, 6,600 children at ...
Flavonoid-rich Diet Protects Against Cancer and Heart Disease, Study Finds
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences analyzed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048 Danes ...
Fluoride May Diminish Kidney and Liver Function in Adolescents
Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in Environment International. The study examined the relationship between fluoride levels in drinking water and blood with kidney and liver health among adolescents participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a ...
Mankai Duckweed Plant Found to Offer Health Benefits
Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, has significant potential as a superfood and provides glycemic control after carbohydrate consumption, a team of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel has determined. Hila Zelicha, RD, a PhD student in the BGU Department of Public Health and her BGU colleagues researched ...
Rye is Healthy, Thanks to an Interplay of Microbes
Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome, the study used a metabolomics approach to analyze metabolites found in food and the human body. Rye sourdough ...
Too Much Caffeine During Pregnancy May Damage Baby’s Liver
Having too much caffeine during pregnancy may impair baby’s liver development and increase the risk of liver disease in adulthood, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology. Pregnant rats given caffeine had offspring with lower birth weights, altered growth and stress hormone levels and impaired liver development. The study findings indicate that consumption ...
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