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Cell damage from oxidative stress has been shown to be an underlying cause of age-related cognitive and muscle strength decline, and antioxidants have been shown to help reduce this oxidative stress and prevent age-related health decline. A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences adds to this body of evidence, finding that …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. There has been hopeful data for over 30 years that atherosclerosis in coronary and …
Many athletes are on the lookout for ways to give themselves an extra little edge against their competitors that might help improve their performance. Now a recent study from Concordia published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition suggests that they may be able to find an all-natural boost in the common cranberry. The Concordia …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. He shared a recent interview to bring more attention to important questions and answers …
A study in mice conducted by the University of Cordoba proves that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects of a diet enriched in selenium to reduce this harm. People are exposed daily, through the environment and their diets, to external substances that can …
According to a study published in JCI Insight from researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the University of Michigan, ginger may play an important role in controlling inflammation among those with autoimmune diseases. The clinical trial investigated the impact of ginger supplements on white blood cell (neutrophil) function. This study was …
We all want to stay in good shape and remain happy as we age. Sadly, this isn’t always the case, as aging affects our well-being in many ways, from how we think and act to relating with others. The good news is that there’s a solution in the form of making healthful lifestyle changes and …
Pycnogenol®, a patented and widely known oral supplement with an extensive clinical research history, has also emerged as a promising supplement for healthy aging and longevity. Sold under the trademarked name Pycnogenol®, the standardized formula is derived from French maritime pine bark and is widely recognized for its cardiovascular health benefits and ability to inhibit …
Eating more fatty fish or taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement every day may help you to prevent hearing loss according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition: NUTRITION 2023, findings offer hope to billions of people around the world living with hearing impairments. The researchers report that blood …
Estimates are that over 8 million Americans are living with psoriasis. Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition: NUTRITION 2023 indicates that eating more foods that are rich in vitamin D or taking supplements could be of benefit to those with psoriasis, finding that vitamin D levels may have an …