Science
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Urolithins and their Many Health Benefits
Urolithin A and B are natural polyphenol compounds found in fruits, such as pomegranates and berries, and walnuts. These urolithins are both produced by gut bacteria. Claims about Urolithin A include…
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Novel pain medication for the “Paindemic”
Tens of millions of people in the US deal with significant acute and chronic pain every day – we have a “paindemic.” Novel pain medications, especially non-opioid drugs, are needed to…
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Health risks of high alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption has many effects on our health. While lower dose consumption may decrease cardiovascular risk, high alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. Let’s look at the health risks related to high alcohol…
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The Downside of GLP-1 Drugs
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (drugs that bind a receptor and cause an effect) are anti-hyperglycemic drugs that are now widely used for weight loss in obese people and to…
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High Alcohol Consumption and the Heart
Let’s look at the effect of high alcohol consumption and the heart: There has been much written about the risks and benefits of low alcohol consumption (e.g. ≤ 2-3 drinks per…
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Cardiovascular Health Benefits of GLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are anti-hyperglycemic drugs that are now widely used for weight loss. They are also getting a lot of attention for their cardiovascular health benefits. Indirect…
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The Healing Power of Mushrooms
The nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have been known since ancient times. Mushrooms have been used to heal various ailments for millennia, easing pain and other symptoms. Written records…
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Intermittent fasting and Cellular Autophagy
Various dietary strategies have been described as having health benefits. These include the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), calorie restriction diets, and fasting. Several fasting regimens have become…
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There are various mechanisms by which intermittent fasting (IF) regimens are hypothesized to produce health benefits. These include effects on (1) circadian biology, (2) the gut microbiome, and (3) modifiable lifestyle…
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Sleep Deprivation and Cardiovascular Risks
It has been well demonstrated that we need around 8 hours of sleep per night. The quality and duration of sleep are crucial. Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health…
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Sleep Deprivation Effects on Nervous System
Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health risks. Regularly obtaining less than 7 hours of sleep is associated with adverse health consequences, including increased mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiac disease, obesity,…
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How is Sleep Deprivation Defined?
Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health risks. Regularly obtaining less than 7 hours of sleep is associated with adverse health consequences, including increased mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiac disease, obesity,…