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·November 19, 2019·4 min read

Yoga and physical therapy as treatment for chronic lower back pain also improves sleep

Following 12 weeks of yoga instruction, people with chronic lower back pain reported a significant improvement in symptoms and better sleep over 52 weeks.

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·November 19, 2019·2 min read

Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis helps patients with opioid use disorder to stop using opioids.

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·November 18, 2019·4 min read

Research reveals no link between statins and memory loss

Study reveals there is no link between memory decline and statin use in older adults. Additionally, no association was found between statin use and cognitive decline in those with genetic risk factors for dementia.

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·November 15, 2019·4 min read

Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?

Study reflects on the possible use of fecal microbiome transplants and pre/probiotics to help with the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Findings reveal fecal transplants have not yet been proven to be effective for motor symptoms associated with the condition, and probiotics have only been shown to assist with constipation.

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·November 15, 2019·4 min read

Long-term blood pressure variation and risk of dementia

Patients who experience substantial changes in blood pressure over time have an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·November 12, 2019·4 min read

Potential vitamin and Alzheimer’s drug produced in yeast

Researchers were able to produce 0.6 grams of ergothioneine, a natural amino acid that has promising effects on Alzheimer's disease in animal studies, per liter of yeast broth via a small scale fermentation process.

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·November 11, 2019·5 min read

What do we know about the gut microbiota in Parkinson’s disease?

Researchers propose future gut microbiome studies related to Parkinson's disease should address questions relevant to patient care.

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·November 7, 2019·1 min read

Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy

The effect cannabidiol has on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be explained by the drug-drug interaction between CBD and anti-seizure medication.

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·November 4, 2019·3 min read

Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications

Patients reported a greater reduction of depressive symptoms when taking saffron extract in addition to antidepressants.

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·November 2, 2019·4 min read

Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.

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·October 30, 2019·3 min read

Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism

Report supports earlier studies linking acetaminophen exposure in utero with a higher risk of later diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.

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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Vitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The condition not only affects physical health, it also has a detrimental effect on the mental health of many who suffer from the condition.

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Yoga and physical therapy as treatment for chronic lower back pain also improves sleep

Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids

Research reveals no link between statins and memory loss

Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?

Long-term blood pressure variation and risk of dementia

Potential vitamin and Alzheimer’s drug produced in yeast

What do we know about the gut microbiota in Parkinson’s disease?

Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy

Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications

Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism

Vitamin B12 deficiency: what is Pernicious anemia, and why can it be so dangerous?

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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