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Welcome to the time of the new year's resolution. top of the list? Finally drop that 10-15 pounds and get back to the desired high school weight, or at least make an inroad into that recalcitrant body mass index (BMI) and associated health conditions such as hypertension, metabolic syndrome, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes
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The prevalence of chronic heart failure has steadily increased with improvements in survival rates for cardiac patients; however, heart failure remains a disorder whose typically progressive course worsens quality of life, and thus far has defied most conventional medical approaches. New ideas leading to new treatments are needed. The researchers behind this small intervention trial examined the effect of repeated sauna therapy on exercise tolerance in people with congestive heart failure and found significant benefits.
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Creatine remains one of the most popular supplements for athletes, especially to enhance power and speed. A large body of research evidence supports claims that creatine enhances power output during short maximal bursts of exercise, such as power lifting or sprinting.
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The cholesterol-lowering foods specified in the portfiolo diet of Jenkins et al are effective treatments for elevated LDL-C levels under real world living conditions. Not surprisingly, overall compliance with dietary instructions regarding portions of the four principal portfolio diet components (tree nuts, soy protein, soluble fiber, and plant sterols and stanols) was significantly associated with percentage reduction of LDL-C in participants completing the study.
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September 2000; Volume 3; 108
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A meta-analysis and a clinical trial, both published recently, found that the evidence of cardiovascular benefit with increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is weak at best. Large study samples make these results compelling, but caution is warranted in interpreting and applying them in practice.
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Probiotic therapies appear to be safe and may be helpful for various health problems.
The strongest evidence is for use as an adjunctive supportive therapy forgastrointestinal-related disorders.
Although direct colonic probiotic delivery therapies appear promising, further research is needed.
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Spinal manipulative therapy provides benefits in one aspect of pain sensitivity for people suffering from low back pain.
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One dose of Rhodiola rosea minimally, but statistically, improves endurance exercise.
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Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise in previously sedentary women did not improve menopausal symptoms, but did modestly improve perceived sleep quality.
