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Pacific whiting fish is making a name for itself as a youth-boosting food. According to a study published in Marine Drugs, a gelatin found in the fish’s skin offers multiple beauty and skin health benefits for humans, including reducing the appearance of wrinkles and counteracting the negative effects of UVRead
Feeling young, even at an advanced age, improves medical rehabilitation outcomes, according to a new study in Gerontology. And having a “youthful mindset” helps prevent disability and illness in older adults. Study Details Researchers followed 194 patients (ages 73–84) undergoing rehabilitation programs for osteoporotic fractures or stroke. Subjects were interviewedRead
When Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, noticed a growing cluster of multiple sclerosis (MS) cases near his clinic in Wisconsin, he wanted to know why. As he investigated the mysterious occurrences, a theory emerged — aluminum may be a culprit in the development of MS. Dr. Obeidat, of the Medical CollegeRead
If any of your patients are taking antidepressants, make sure they are also supplementing with probiotics daily. According to a study in Translational Psychiatry, probiotic “add-on” therapy helps decrease depression among men and women on prescription antidepressants. Study Details & Highlights For the 31-day study, performed on inpatients at the UniversityRead
Four supplements — collagen, ceramides, hyaluronan, and procyanidin — can increase skin hydration and ease dry skin, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition. Scientists performed a meta-analysis and systematic review of 66 experiments involving skin health. The four beauty nutrients mentioned above were “proven to be effective” atRead
You may have contracted Lyme disease at some point in your life and not even know it, according to a new study in BMJ Global Health. More than 14% of the world’s population — 1 in 7 people— most likely has, or has had, tick-borne Lyme disease, say study authors.Read
When it comes to osteoarthritis, many patients are desperately seeking natural alternatives to NSAIDs for pain and disability. Enter eggshell membrane. Previously shown to relieve joint pain and stiffness in arthritis patients, eggshell membrane is again proving itself to be a powerful therapy for osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis. This isRead
About this class Join us in this Live Class where Dr. Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH, MS provides an in-depth presentation on Adrenal Fatigue in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Evaluation. This live class will analyze the HPA axis from a comprehensive viewpoint. The signs and symptoms of adrenal dysfunction willRead
There’s a new reason to love whey protein powder — it may help type 2 diabetics better manage their blood sugar. That’s the conclusion of a new study in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Study Details For the study, researchers gave subjects with type 2 diabetes a pre-made shotRead
Immune support has become an important priority for consumers around the world. While there are many well-documented immune boosters, a bee-honey called Life MEL is taking the concept of immune support to a next level. The honey is made by bees fed a proprietary nectar (using a technology developed byRead
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