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How Prebiotics Can Affect the Gut and Brain
Prebiotics are used to foster the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut. These indigestible dietary fibers are found in plant-derived foods such as onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. They support gut health by promoting the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria. Researchers have now investigated whether ...
Walking More Than Five Flights of Stairs a Day Can Cut Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says
According to a new study from Tulane University, taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash the risk of heart disease The study, published in Atherosclerosis, found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 20 percent. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) along with coronary ...
Preterm Babies Given Certain Fatty Acids Have Better Vision
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, covers 178 extremely preterm babies at the neonatal ...
Study Shows Promise of Individualized Treatment For Cognitive Decline
A proof-of-concept study led by Heather Sandison, ND, and implemented by researchers at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Helfgott Research Institute could have far-reaching, positive impacts on the future of cognitive decline research. While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects approximately 6 million people in the U.S. and 50 million people worldwide, clinical trials have been disproportionately focused on ...
Keep Fit to Avoid Heart Rhythm Disorder and Stroke
A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. The research was presented at ESC Congress 2023. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three ...
Exercise Training and Yoga Can Help Improve Lung Function in Adults With Asthma
Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research, published in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. The findings demonstrate just how effective specific types ...
PLANT Act Introduced Into Congress
On July 28, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Peas, Legumes and Nuts Today (PLANT) Act, which would help ensure that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs support farmers and companies producing plant-based foods. The PLANT Act would establish the Office of Plant-Based Foods and Innovative Production at the USDA; increase USDA incentives for farmers ...
Older Adults Who Remain More Active Have a Better Quality of Life, Study Finds
A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over 60 years old is linked to lower quality of life, according to a study published in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. The same was also true for increases in the amount of sedentary time, such as watching TV or reading. The ...
Having a Pet Is Associated With Fewer Food Allergies in Young Children, Study Says
In an analysis of more than 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Hisao Okabe from the Fukushima Regional Center for the Japan Environment and Children’s ...
Altered Gut Bacteria May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
People in the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms become apparent—harbor an assortment of bacteria in their intestines that differs from the gut bacteria of healthy people, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. The findings, published in Science Translational ...
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