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Kirtan Kriya Meditation on Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease
This review article shows that meditation, particularly Kirtan Kriya, can mitigate the negative biochemical effects of stress.
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Emergency Department Visits Related to Dietary Supplements
A 10-year chart review of 63 nationally representative emergency departments reveals 3667 cases of adverse events related to dietary supplement use; these are estimated to represent 23,005 emergency department visits yearly. Characteristics of the visits are described and categorized.
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Echinacea-based Infusion Noninferior to Oseltamivir in Early Influenza Treatment
Echinacea Hotdrink was found to be as effective as oseltamivir as early treatment intervention of clinically diagnosed and lab-confirmed influenza virus infections and had fewer adverse effects.
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Imagery for Improving Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors
This randomized study demonstrated that an imagery program delivered either live or via telemedicine could improve quality of life in breast cancer survivors compared to a wait list group.
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No More Bacon? Carcinogenicity of Meat
A review of published research by the World Health Organization concludes that processed meats are probably carcinogenic.
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The Removal of Dietary Fructose Improves Pediatric Health
In 43 children with obesity and metabolic syndrome, 9 days of dietary sugar reduction (isocaloric with starch substitution) improved numerous metabolic parameters and led to more than 2 pounds of weight loss.
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High-intensity Intermittent Training for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
High-intensity intermittent training improves cardiac structure and function in addition to reducing liver and visceral fat mass among non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetics.
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Mediterranean Diet Increases Brain Volume
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet led to measurable increases in brain volume in a multi-ethnic sampling of older adults.
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Prevention of Relapse in Depression: Antidepressants or Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy?
Maintenance antidepressants or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy aimed at tapering or discontinuing antidepressants are both effective interventions for prevention of recurrent depression.
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Collaborative Care for Children with ADHD Symptoms: A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Strengthening collaborative care improves reduction of ADHD symptoms in a population of inner-city, low-income children.