There are three main ways that people obtain vitamin D—by eating foods rich in vitamin D, by ultraviolet rays from the sun reaching the skin, and by taking a supplement. Over the past 10 years, doctors have worried that people living in northern latitudes don’t absorb enough sunlight to prompt their bodies to manufacture their own vitamin D. [Read more…]
Is Vitamin D A Worthwhile Supplement?
October 26, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Is Kombucha Really Good For You?
May 16, 2019 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t tried it, you’ve at least heard of it. Kombucha – a beverage made of sweet tea fermented with yeast and bacteria – is the latest drink touted to improve your health. [Read more…]
Can Vitamins Help to Prevent Dementia?
April 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
One in three senior citizens dies with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So it’s no surprise that medical researchers have spent decades looking for a way to prevent or treat cognitive decline. [Read more…]
A Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Essential After All
January 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
If you or anyone you know has heart disease, you’ve probably heard the ubiquitous recommendation that people with heart problems should follow a low-sodium diet. [Read more…]
Are Carbs the Culprit?
September 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
New evidence from a sweeping study of diet choices reinforces the old adage, “Everything in moderation.” [Read more…]
What We Know About Fasting For Weight Loss
May 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Fad diets come and go as often as trains in a busy station and many suggest completely different approaches to weight loss. Protein-based diets encourage participants to forgo processed foods and carbohydrates. Programs like Weight Watchers prescribe a healthy diet with a variety of foods but restrict calories for weight loss. And plant-based diets eliminate animal products including meats and dairy foods. [Read more…]
What’s the Best Way to Treat Mental Health Problems in Kids?
April 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
No one knows for sure, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 13 and 20 percent of youth ages 3 to 17 experience a mental health problem each year. This includes diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders and Tourette syndrome. [Read more…]
The Evidence on Melatonin for Insomnia
March 30, 2018 By Leave a Comment
If you have ever experienced insomnia, you know the agony of trying to fall asleep when your body simply will not cooperate. It is a common problem; an estimated 10 percent of people living in Western society are diagnosed with a significant sleep disorder and another 25 percent experience problems most days with sleeping or feeling tired during the day. [Read more…]
New Evidence Finds Dementia Treatments Fall Short
January 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
More than 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and that number is expected to grow significantly as the U.S. population ages. For decades, doctors across the globe have been looking for ways to strengthen aging brains and prevent dementia later in life. Researchers have tested a wide variety of treatments including exercise, “brain games” and medicine. [Read more…]
How To Beat The Common Cold
November 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The season has arrived for running noses, sore throats and hacking coughs.
While typically not a life-threatening illness, the common cold is one of the most widespread diseases in the world and a leading cause of doctor visits and absenteeism from school and work. Beyond that, having a cold is just plain uncomfortable. So what does the evidence say about preventing and treating colds? [Read more…]
The evolving evidence on obesity in children
July 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
You have, no doubt, heard the statistics about youth and obesity: Approximately 12 million American youth are obese; that is 17 percent of people ages 2 to19. Youth who are obese are more likely to live in low-income neighborhoods, and are more likely to be black, Hispanic, or native American. And we hear all sorts of reasons why young people gain weight such as too may sugary drinks, less physical activity and a lack of access to healthy foods.
The Evolving Evidence on Chiropractors for Low Back Pain
May 24, 2017 By 2 Comments
The majority of people experience low back pain at some point during their lives—and it can be a miserable experience. Research shows that low back pain is the most common cause of missed work days. [Read more…]
