Category: Nutrition

This study suggests that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a heightened sense of pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Vitamin D and central hypersensitivity in patients with chronic pain Pain Med. 2014 Sep;15(9):1609-18. doi: 10.1111/pme.12454. Epub 2014 Apr 14. von Känel R1, Müller-Hartmannsgruber V, Kokinogenis G, Egloff N. Abstract BACKGROUND: Low vitamin D is implicated in various chronic pain conditions…

Daniel M. Keller, PhD March 25, 2015 NICE, France — Higher consumption of green tea was associated with a lower risk for dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), even after possible confounding factors were considered, a Japanese study shows. Black tea or coffee did not show the same effect. Researchers led by Moeko Noguchi-Shinohara, MD,…

— Otherwise healthy college-aged women with low levels are more likely to be depressed. by Parker Brown, Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 20, 2015 Another day, another study on depression and vitamin D. This one found a relationship between the vitamin and depression in otherwise healthy young women in the Pacific Northwest. Vitamin D levels…

— Case-control studies suggest coffee may protect against the risk of MS. by Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 26, 2015 Last Updated December 3, 2015 Filling up on coffee may protect against development of multiple sclerosis, according to findings from two cohort studies. In both studies, patients with the highest levels of coffee…

A study conducted at the Women’s Health Clinic at The Mayo Clinic followed over 1,000 women who rated their hot flashes for over 6 years.  The authors found that the women who used caffeine had higher hot-flashes scores. ~ Dr. Broussard Caffeine and menopausal symptoms: what is the association? Menopause. 2015 Feb;22(2):155-8. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000301. Faubion SS1,…

Molly Gallagher February 3, 2015 “Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days!” and “Get the Body You’ve Always Wanted” are some common come-ons that you might hear this time of year about ways to (supposedly) get healthy. But what if the tagline for a diet was “Figure Out What’s Keeping You Up At Night” or “Finally,…

BY REAL SIMPLE JANUARY 28, 2015 4:25 PM EST Knocking back a daily cup of joe (or several) delivers more than a jolt of energy. That morning brew comes with a host of health benefits, according to research. Here’s how coffee can benefit your body and your brain. 1. Coffee may decrease your risk of depression. Drinking…