A dietary change can lower blood pressure in almost everyone, according to new research. A study published Saturday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that reducing salt intake to about a teaspoon can lower blood pressure, even for people with high blood pressure and those taking blood pressure medications. Researchers from Vanderbilt …
Dr. Adrian Lopresti is a clinical psychologist who studies how supplements can affect mental health. Lopresti uses a handful of supplements in her life depending on her mood and stress. Dr. Adrian Lopresti has dedicated his work to understanding how nutritional supplements can promote mental health. “I’m a clinical psychologist, so my interest is in …
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s rates are on the rise, and many experts point to poor eating habits as one of the many causes. However, this means that people can prevent these conditions by making positive changes in their diet. Research has linked several amino acids, proteins, and other compounds found in many foods found in your …
DESPITE THE CLEAR link between oral health care and an individual’s overall health, approximately one-third of all U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 lack dental insurance. As a practicing dentist in Quincy, I am fortunate to see many patients with coverage, although barely a day goes by that I don’t hear an insurance war story. …
Even if you hate exercise and the thought of running or lifting weights sends shivers down your spine, there is a simple way to improve your health: walking. Scientific studies have consistently linked walking to improved physiological markers, including heart health, mental well-being, cognitive function and increased longevity. Walking thousands of steps daily is …
Growing medicinal herbs, ginseng and bloodroot – by Forest Farming, CC license Scientists conducted clinical trials on the effects of a plant extract on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and found that the plant extract improved participants’ memory in less than three months. Sailuotong (SLT) is an herbal preparation containing standardized extracts of Panax ginseng, Ginkgo …
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) are jointly launching new guidance titled “Mental Health, Human Rights “man and legislation: guidelines and practices”, to support countries in reforming their legislation in order to end human rights violations and improve access …
There is a lot of health and wellness news out there. Here are some of this week’s health headlines and what you can take away from them to better impact your health. Walkable neighborhoods may reduce cancer risk in women A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives of 14,000 women over three …