A recent study published in NutrientsAn open-access scientific journal shows that swapping legumes for small amounts of conventional protein sources and refined grains significantly improves the nutritional profile of the American diet. This new research adds to the growing body of evidence showing the multiple benefits of including legumes as part of a healthy diet. …
Among health care employment sectors, nursing homes have been hardest hit by the decline in job growth since the pandemic – a rate more than three times that of hospitals or doctors’ offices , according to a researcher at the University of Michigan. Employment in nursing homes is 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels, compared with 3.3% …
Time to go against the grain? The good vs. bad carbs debate has long plagued foodies, and new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition reveals which carbs to choose when you eat. “It’s tempting to think of all carbohydrate foods as interchangeable,” study author Keith Ayub, professor emeritus at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in …
Minoxidil, a popular hair loss treatment, may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been shown to be most effective when taken orally, but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. …
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Research at the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids has revealed a lot about how the body’s metabolism works and how our overall health and well-being depends on more than just what we eat. Dr. Sarah Novinsky joined VAI Metabolism and nutrition planning group For just over two years, he has …
Despite increasing global mobility, the state of migrant and refugee health data in European health systems remains worrying, according to a new study. Analysis by an international coalition of universities, UN organizations, government officials and European institutions published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health Europe reveals that data coverage on migrants and refugees remains …
Heated yoga sessions led to a reduction in depression symptoms in a recent trial conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Half of the 80 trial participants were prescribed at least two 90-minute Bikram yoga sessions over an 8-week period, while the other half of …
thodonal science_AdobeStock In this research roundup, we explore new studies on schizophrenia and its links to neurocognition, suicidal ideation, insomnia, and impaired language abilities in diverse patient populations. Age-related differences in neurocognition and suicidal ideation in patients with schizophrenia This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between neurocognition and suicidal ideation in middle-aged and …
Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age? Aerobic exercise may be the key. Reviewed by registered dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD The harsh truth is that we are all bound to experience some degree of cognitive decline as we age. In fact, most people tend to feel the effects of …