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02/02/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Whole-body vibration may be a viable natural management option for people with osteogenesis imperfecta

People who suffer from osteogenesis imperfecta, which means “imperfectly formed bone,” may benefit from participating in whole body vibration exercises. A systematic review published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has concluded that whole-body vibration exercise is a safe and effective way to improve the mobility and functioning of people with […]

02/01/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Here’s why people with metabolic syndrome should participate in a high-intensity interval training

A study published in the Journal of Hypertension advises people with metabolic syndrome to participate in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve their cardiovascular health. The study recommends three sessions of four-minute high-intensity exercise every week to improve cardiovascular health. HIIT has been known to improve aortic reservoir pressure, which is a measure of aorta’s […]

01/30/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Grapefruit and helichrysum boost weight loss in overweight people

Researchers from Spain and Austria have found that both extracts of grapefruit and helichrysum can aid in weight management. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, they examined the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of grapefruit and helichrysum extracts in overweight insulin-resistant rats. People who are overweight or obese are more […]

01/30/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Mangosteen and Indian bay leaf may help promote muscle strength

A recent study has suggested that supplementing with mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) may enhance muscle strength. Using both an animal model and a clinical trial on adult human males, researchers from India examined the effects of the plant extracts on muscle strength and endurance. Earlier studies have linked the nitrate content […]

01/29/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Lack of sleep affects how your brain stores memories

Recent studies uncover how sleep and distractions affect the ability of the brain to store memories. Researchers from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke find that communication between key brain regions increases when a person is asleep. The study focused on how the brain creates and stores new memories. The researchers used a […]

01/25/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Omega-3 fatty acids can treat male infertility

A systematic review supports the claim that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may treat male infertility. The review, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, found that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve sperm motility and concentration of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in seminal plasma in infertile men. Researchers in Australia and Iran assessed […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Supplementing with keratin can increase lean body mass

A study carried out by researchers from the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand found that keratin supplements can help increase lean body mass. Keratin is a protein derived from poultry feathers. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study evaluated the impact of soluble keratin […]

01/24/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

High-intensity interval training improves heart health in those with metabolic syndrome

A study published in the Journal of Hypertension has found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve the cardiovascular health of people with metabolic syndrome. The study suggests three sessions of four-minute high-intensity exercise every week to improve cardiovascular health. Decreased aortic reservoir function results in a rise in aortic reservoir pressure that is an […]

01/23/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Just 3 sessions of aerobic exercise per week can relieve clinical depression

A systematic review published in the journal Depression and Anxiety suggests that aerobic exercise has significant antidepressant effects for people with clinical depression. More specifically, the review reported that three 45-minute sessions of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise every week may relieve clinical depression. A team of researchers from Greece, the U.K., and Canada evaluated the antidepressant […]

01/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Diet and nutrition found to play a role in reducing pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis

People with osteoarthritis benefit from making dietary and nutritional changes, according to a literature review conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in England. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 27 million people in the U.S. It is also known as “wear and tear” arthritis […]

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