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Intermittent Fasting May Be Easier Than Counting Calories For Weight Loss
People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide (Australia). The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep and overall quality of ...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Link Between Vitamin C and Brain Health
Researchers have found another clue that diet may influence how the brain ages. In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, people with lower levels of vitamin C in their blood tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections within an important brain network involved in memory and attention. While the ...
Scientists Say Most People Need More Protein Than Current Guidelines Suggest
A new paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition argues that current public health recommendations for exercise and protein intake are largely aimed at preventing deficiency, not helping people achieve the best possible long-term health, independence and quality of life. The paper tackles several fundamental questions: How much protein do people really need? What types of exercise ...
IFM Expands Access to Annual Scholarship Program With Support From VOLO Health
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced that VOLO Health, LLC has provided a $50,000 grant to support Functional Medicine for All (FM4All), IFM’s annual scholarship program dedicated to expanding access to functional medicine training for clinicians serving medically underserved communities. “We believe in following the data, and the evidence is clear: educating clinicians yields some of ...
Study Challenges a Common Belief About Vitamin D and Sunlight
Many people in England who are considered at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency may not be getting enough of the nutrient at any time of year, according to new research. The findings challenge the widely held belief that spending time in the summer sun is enough to restore healthy vitamin D levels. Researchers from ...
Industry Criticizes Study on Glucosamine Supplements and Alzheimer’s Disease
On June 9, neuroscientists from the University of Florida (UF) said they found an association between taking glucosamine supplements and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Nature Metabolism and was based on a large analysis of patient records and supporting data from advanced imaging technology used to scan ...
Think You’re Eating Healthy? You May Be Missing This Heart-protecting Nutrient
Adding foods like blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans and cherries to your daily diet, especially when paired with green tea, could be a simple way to support heart health, according to new research. A large international study led by scientists from the University of Reading, Harvard Medical School, the University of California Davis, and Mars, ...
A Daily Probiotic May Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety
Could improving gut health also help improve mental health? A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics, often called “good bacteria,” may provide an extra boost for older adults being treated for depression. Researchers found that seniors with depression who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant treatment experienced modest but meaningful improvements in depression ...
Reversing Prediabetes Cuts Risk of Deadly Heart Problems By 58%
People with prediabetes who return their blood sugar levels to a normal range may significantly reduce their chances of developing major cardiovascular problems, according to new research from King’s College London published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The study found that reversing prediabetes by normalizing blood glucose levels was associated with more than a 50 ...
Renowned Nutrition and Retail Expert Dr. Earl Mindell To Speak At Naturally Independent Expo
Dr. Earl Mindell, author of 65 health and wellness books including the international best-seller Dr. Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, has been named as a Plenary Speaker for this year’s Naturally Independent Expo taking place Nov. 13-14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. Mindell will present two can’t-miss educational lectures at ...
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