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Scientists Just Discovered What Coffee Really Does to Your Gut and Brain
Coffee may affect far more than alertness. New research suggests that both regular and decaffeinated coffee can alter the gut microbiome and may influence mood, stress, memory and attention through the gut brain connection. Scientists at APC Microbiome Ireland, a research center at University College Cork, investigated in detail how coffee may influence communication between ...
A Daily Fiber Supplement Reduced Knee Arthritis Pain and Improved Strength
A daily prebiotic fiber supplement may help reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new clinical trial. Participants who took the supplement also showed stronger grip and reduced sensitivity to pain, while the group had far fewer dropouts than those assigned to a digital physiotherapy program. Researchers ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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