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New study finds vitamin D improves heart function

According to a new study published Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology researchers demonstrated that vitamin D improves heart…

Apr 06, 2016 Read →

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New study shows higher doses of omega 3 fatty acids specifically EPA are beneficial for depression

Depression is a major cause of disease burden worldwide affecting approximately 350 million people.

Mar 30, 2016 Read →

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Antibiotic use before age 2 may increase risk of childhood obesity

According to new research published last Friday in Gastroenterology researchers found that administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before…

Mar 23, 2016 Read →

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New study shows how anxiety disrupts our decision-making

According to a study published two days ago in The Journal of Neuroscience researchers discovered a mechanism for how anxiety may impact decision-making.

Mar 16, 2016 Read →

Cellular Energy

Rhodiola Rosea A Star Adaptogen

Recent trends in herbal therapies have demonstrated an escalation in the interest research and use of adaptogenic bontanicals that increase resilience and…

Mar 09, 2016 Read →

Nutrition Notes

Exploring Some Fun Facts about Irish Soda Bread!

With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner let’s take a little detour and enjoy a more lighthearted blog. What does this holiday bring to mind?

Mar 09, 2016 Read →

Science Update

New study shows prediabetes is often ignored by primary care physicians

According to a study published three days ago in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine less than 25% of patients who met the criteria for…

Mar 09, 2016 Read →

Science Update

New study demonstrates link between low vitamin D and prostate cancer

In a new study published February 22nd in the Journal of Clinical Oncology researchers found a major link between low levels of vitamin D and aggressive…

Mar 02, 2016 Read →

Science Update

Oral bacteria associated with increased risk of stroke

In a recent study published this month in Scientific Reports researchers at the University of Louisville School of Medicine have gained new insight into…

Feb 24, 2016 Read →

Nutrition Notes

Onions – from "old wives tales" to rock star status

Onions: people love them or hate them. Or maybe they just hate the tears they cause while being chopped in the kitchen and hate the bad breath that…

Feb 23, 2016 Read →

Science Update

Vitamin D helps regulate an overactive immune response in MS

According to a recent study published by Johns Hopkins physicians in Neurology taking vitamin D may help regulate the body's overactive immune response in…

Feb 17, 2016 Read →