Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), “the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss,” affects about 11% of adults over 45 years of age. Because it involves a personal perception of mental decline before the appearance of objective cognitive issues, it is often the earliest noticeable symptom ofRead
“Sedentariness should be recognized as one of the 21st-century independent causes of excess insulin, fat obesity, high lipid levels, inflammation, and arterial stiffness,” says Andrew Agbaje, MD, PhD, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and child health at the University of Eastern Finland. In collaboration with the Universities of Bristol andRead
Third major study finds evidence that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults Today I want to share with you an article published in Science Daily based upon a study referred to as The COSMOS trial The trial results suggest that the daily consumption of multivitamin supplementsRead
In this episode Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP clarifies what is medical intuition and what it is not. We review some of the recently published research regarding accuracy and efficacy. Wendie will share examples of medical intuition in practice and how practitioners and patients have benefitted from the information provided andRead
The emerging emphasis on oxidative stress, and science-based supplements shown to support conception. Infertility is a widely recognized and rapidly increasing problem, affecting about 15 percent of couples worldwide. In the United States, fertility has largely followed a downward trajectory, falling to a record low in 2020 when 43 states recordedRead
As our population ages, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia continue to pose significant challenges in the field of healthcare. Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with AD, and that number is expected to almost double by the year 2050. Alzheimer’s was the fifth-leading cause of death among people age 65Read
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, with more than 90,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year and more than 10 million total cases worldwide. Symptoms include the characteristic tremors and balance issues that typically lead to diagnosis, as well as non-motor symptoms, suchRead
Seven science-backed interventions to tame inflammation, lower cholesterol, minimize cardiometabolic risk factors and support your patients’ heart health Of all the disease and conditions practitioners face, cardiovascular health is one of the most complex and nuanced, influenced by factors ranging from gut health to genetics, an effective protocol requiresRead
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It’s also the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and the fourth-leading cause in women, contributing to more than 50,000 deaths each year. While treatments haveRead
Preeclampsia—a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure in women whose blood pressure levels were normal—is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity, responsible for some 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths worldwide each year. It occurs in approximately five percent of all pregnancies. While itRead
