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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 ...
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 ...
Struggle Sleeping? These Three Common Sleep Habits Tied to Signs Of Brain Aging, Study Finds
How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona (U of A) study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, used existing brain scans and questionnaire responses from more ...
Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiencies Linked to Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue has become increasingly common in modern life as people juggle heavier workloads and less downtime. While exhaustion is often blamed on stress or lack of sleep, researchers say poor nutrition may also play an important role. A research team led by Professor Hiroaki Kanouchi from Osaka Metropolitan University’s Graduate School of Human Life ...
Scientists Reversed Biological Age in Older Adults With a 4-week Diet Change
Older adults who cut back on dietary fat or reduced the amount of animal-based protein they consumed showed signs of becoming biologically younger, according to new research from the University of Sydney (Australia). The study, published in Aging Cell, found that adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experienced reductions in their estimated “biological age” ...
Scientists Say a Daily Multivitamin May Help Slow Aging
A large clinical trial suggests that taking a daily multivitamin could help slow biological aging in older adults, especially in people whose bodies were aging faster than expected at the start of the study. Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed data from older adults who participated in a randomized clinical trial and found that two ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Scientists Reveal How Exercise Protects The Brain From Alzheimer’s
Researchers at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain’s built in defense system, helping protect it from age related damage. The study is published in the journal Cell. As people grow older, the ...
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