59A Daily Probiotic May Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety
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 ...
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 ...
IFM Honors Joel Evans, MD, FMCP-M, as the 2026 Linus and Ava Helen Pauling Award Recipient
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has named Joel Evans, MD, FMCP-M, as the recipient of the 2026 IFM Linus and Ava Helen Pauling Award in Functional Medicine. This prestigious honor recognizes a clinician or researcher who has significantly contributed to the development of the Functional Medicine Model and expanded its influence within the global ...
BPC-157: What the Evidence Actually Says—and What Clinicians Should Do With It
A practical review of the mechanisms, the first human oral data, the regulatory landscape, and how to think about clinical integration without getting ahead of the science. Let’s start with the honest version: BPC-157 is one of the most mechanistically interesting compounds to emerge from the peptide space in the last two decades, and the ...
Stronger Bones and Healthier Joints
Helping patients and clients maintain bone and joint health into their later years. According to Grand View Research,1 the global bone and joint health supplements market is projected to reach $27.26 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57 percent from 2025-2033. This growth is attributed to factors such as ...
IFM Releases 2025 Impact Report
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting growing patient demand for functional medicine and IFM’s continued work to advance the reach, rigor, and recognition of the field worldwide. “The 2025 Impact Report tells a powerful story of IFM’s strengthened reach and functional medicine’s increased momentum,” said Amy R. Mack, MSES, MPA, CEO ...
National Chiropractic Health Month 2026 Theme Announced
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2026 this October with the theme “Joint Efforts.” The campaign will focus on the importance of joint health over a lifetime and steps people can take to support mobility, joint function and overall musculoskeletal health. Every day, our ...
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