The AHA logo will soon appear on the Nintendo Wii video gaming system.
“We have to engage consumers and citizens and the public where they are,” says Dr. Clyde Yancy, president of the American Heart Association (AHA). “The burden of heart disease and stroke is too much.”
But will the Wii really make a difference in heart health? Continue reading AHA endorses Nintendo Wii gaming system
Researchers at Martek Biosciences Corporation, in Columbia, Maryland, studied the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (an essential fatty acid) on improving cognitive functions in healthy older adults with age-related cognitive decline. Continue reading More support for omega-3 to slow age-related cognitive decline
Researchers from the University of Western Sydney, in Australia report no benefit after 16 weeks of treatment. Continue reading Herbal formula fails to prevent menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The FDA tells us that Vigor-25, a product marketed as a natural dietary supplement to enhance male sexual performance, should not be purchased or used because it contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra.
The FDA is investigating the reported death of a 26-year old man, possibly associated with the use of Vigor-25. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Vigor-25
During the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), researchers discussed how herbal treatments may be integrated into conventional allergy treatments, including this Chinese herbal formula.
Here’s what we know about FAHF-2, a Chinese herbal formula being tested to treat food allergies. Continue reading Food Allergy Herbal Formulation (FAHF-2)
Deaths and hospitalizations have been reported in young people, according to New York Senator Charles Schumer. Continue reading Alcoholic energy drinks being banned by FDA
H. J. Heinz Company has reformulated its world-famous ketchup to comply with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s National Salt Reduction Initiative.
It’s the latest salvo in the food wars. Continue reading Heinz Ketchup reduces sodium 25%
Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms and improve quality of life among breast cancer patients.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, in Philadelphia, identified their characteristics. Continue reading Predictors of yoga use among patients with breast cancer
In 2004, Prof. Chris Maher from The University of Sydney, in Australia concluded, “Physical treatments, such as… Pilates therapy… [is] either of unknown value or ineffective and so should not be considered.”
Now, researchers from Pilates Core Kinesis, in Madrid, Spain have published an updated review of the state of the art. Continue reading Pilates for low back pain?
During the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers in Boston reported (abstract 706) that adding vitamin D as a supplement did not lessen the symptoms or slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Continue reading Does vitamin D reduce progression of knee osteoarthritis?
Less vitamin D means more adiposity, according to researchers in the US and Bogota, Columbia. Continue reading Might vitamin D deficiency make you chubby?
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, reviewed the evidence supporting this low impact mind-body exercise. Continue reading Effects of Tai Chi on psychological well-being
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children, in Toronto, Canada reviewed the evidence for giving sweet solutions to infants before immunization. Continue reading Sweet solutions help infants tolerate immunizations
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical, in Boston, studied the long-term effects. Continue reading Vitamins E and C and the risk of age-related cataract
Physical activity enhances quality of life (QOL). Researchers from The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park evaluated the influence of physical self-worth and positive affect on this relationship. Continue reading Self-worth and the benefits of physical activity in menopause
Researchers at the National Jewish Health, in Denver, Colorado are the first to report that children with asthma benefit from art therapy. Continue reading Art therapy for children with asthma
Physical activity and exercise appear to improve psychological health.
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston review the evidence for tai chi. Continue reading Tai chi on psychological well-being
Researchers from the VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota report that men with 25(OH)D levels below 20 ng/mL had greater rates of hip bone loss. Continue reading Vitamin D and bone loss in older men
Researchers at the National University of Singapore surveyed the use of CAM in residents of Singapore who had head and neck cancer.
Here are their findings compared to other countries where similar studies have been conducted. Continue reading Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer
Researchers at Central South University, in Hunan, China studied the effect of curcumin (turmeric) on drug metabolizing enzymes.
Their findings suggest a risk for curcumin-drug interactions. Continue reading Risk of curcumin-drug interactions