Evidence-Based Living
Probiotics and antibiotics: A good combo?
Doctors have explored is using probiotics to replenish the body’s productive bacteria. But what does the evidence say?
Zinc lozenges to treat a cold? Worth a try
A systematic review examines whether zinc really can shorten the duration of the common cold.
Energy drinks: Bad for kids, bad for your teeth
Brightly-colored, sugar-filled energy and sports drinks are everywhere – in vending machines, cafeterias and gas stations. While they may seem like a healthy alternative, the evidence actually shows these drinks can be detrimental to kids and harmful to teeth.
The link between happiness and health
A systematic review found that patients who reported a positive mental state were less likely to suffer from heart disease and stroke.
Building and maintaining relationships is one key to healthy aging
There are some clear risk factors that lead to an earlier death such as smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity. One of them is a lack of strong social relationships.
New information on how food stamps help families
Nearly 45 million American received help purchasing food each last year through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps. New evidence shows the program helps keep families out of poverty.
Are antipsychotic medications helpful for nursing home patients?
Many older adults in nursing homes are prescribed antipsychotic medication for the treatment of dementia related issues like behavioral problems. Now there is new evidence on the risks associated with antipsychotic medications for nursing home residents.
Real evidence linking taxes and death
A study in the most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association found there are consistently more fatal car crashes on Tax Day each year.
More evidence: Pesticides and Parkinson’s disease
Since it was first identified and named in the 1800s, doctors have been working to pinpoint potential causes of the disease. This month, a new systematic review lends evidence to the theory that exposure to certain pesticides increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
New evidence on running shoes
If you frequent a trail or neighborhood that is popular with runners, you’ve most likely noticed the trend of barefoot running. Now a new study has found that wearing light-weight shoes, instead of going completely barefoot, is metabolically more efficient.
In The Media
Real evidence linking taxes and death
A study in the most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association found there are consistently more fatal car crashes on Tax Day each year.
The Learning Center
A clearinghouse of education evidence
We hear so much about in the news about ways to improve our education system – especially in this presidential election year, when candidates are offering proposals and counter-proposals to fix our schools.
But is there any evidence as to what really works?
