Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
Vitamin B12 improves mitochondrial health and increases the ability to fight off infection
Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link between a lack of vitamin B12 and an increased risk of infection by two potentially deadly pathogens.
Staff Reports,
March 20, 2019
Green tea promotes a healthy gut microbiome and that may help some people lose weight.
Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.
Staff Reports,
March 18, 2019
Dehydration is a concern for all but it is more common among the elderly.
Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing found the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration which can lead to among other things urinary tract infections and frequent falls.
Staff Reports,
March 11, 2019
New research shows just one day a week has benefits for seniors when it comes to lifting weights.
Lifting weights is great for seniors when it comes to maintaining strength and flexibility but it doesn't have to be a full-time pursuit because new research shows it positively affects blood values, muscle strength and even mental wellbeing with just one session a week in those in the 65-75 age range.
Staff Reports,
March 04, 2019
Fish oil was shown in experiments to reduce inflammation linked to pre-term births, miscarriages and still births.
Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.
Staff Reports,
February 25, 2019
The importance of a good night's sleep has now been linked to heart health through a new study.
Researchers discovered when sleep is sound there is a link between the brain, bone marrow and blood vessels that protect against the development of atherosclerosis or a hardening of the arteries.
Staff Reports,
February 18, 2019
More evidence of the link between a healthy gut microbiome and a healthy mental outlook has been established
Researchers in Belgium used a population-level study to identify specific gut bacteria linked to depression and also compiled more evidence that gut bacteria can produce neuroactive compounds.
Staff Reports,
February 11, 2019
Research shows how pain and lack of sleep can lead to a spiral of more pain and less sleep
New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows the body’s ability to manage pain is controlled in part by the amount of sleep it gets.
Staff Reports,
February 04, 2019
