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04/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Exercise found to reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s, also known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, is a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that causes memory loss and dementia in people typically in their 30s to 50s. In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team of researchers found that physical exercise may delay cognitive decline […]
03/29/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High dietary glycemic load can increase risk of cerebal small vessel diseases in stroke patients, says study
People who have previously experienced a stroke should be careful of eating foods with a high glycemic load (GL), since these could increase their risk of having cerebral small vessel diseases, according to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research. Dietary GL and glycemic index (GI) are often used as markers of postprandial blood glucose response, and […]
03/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Mindfulness meditation can reduce PTSD and IBS in veterans
A study showed that mindfulness meditation can reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the study looked at the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on PTSD and IBS among veterans. PTSD and IBS are highly comorbid conditions associated with reduced health-related quality […]
03/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Why you should take red sage for better brain health
Today, more and more people have become interested in the use of medicinal herbs. One of the most commonly known herbal medicines today is red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chinese sage or danshen. For centuries, red sage is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been widely used for the treatment of various […]
03/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Physical exercise reduces severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia revealed that physical exercise can improve cognitive function and reduce the severity of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers looked at the effects of physical activity in people with early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease. Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease is a rare form of Alzheimer’s […]
03/14/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High glycemic load linked to cerebral small vessel diseases
A recent study suggests that a high dietary glycemic load (GL) is linked to the presence and burden of cerebral small vessel diseases in people who experienced a stroke. The article, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the effect of high glycemic load and glycemic index (GI) on the presence of cerebral […]
03/11/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Astragalus shows potential for enhancing nerve regeneration
Researchers from Taiwan report that astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) can be beneficial for the nerves and inflammatory conditions. In their study, the researchers examined the effects of astragalus extract on regeneration in a rat sciatic nerve transection model. Astragalus, also known as huang qi, is one of 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Earlier research […]
03/08/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD. For the study, researchers from Japan recruited 83 accident […]
03/08/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Omega-3s can improve depressive symptoms in older adults
As people get older, their health – both physical and mental – may decline. A growing mental health problem among older adults is depression, which is most commonly treated by taking drug antidepressants. However, the harmful side effects of these drugs outweigh their benefits, putting the health of many at risk. Instead, the elderly can […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Red sage protects against severe cerebrovascular disease
A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reveals that a certain compound in red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) could potentially be used as a promising treatment for managing subarachnoid hemorrhage, a severe cerebrovascular disease. The study looked at the neuroprotective effects of a compound called magnesium lithospermate B (MLB) in red sage. Red […]
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