Mood Interventions May Help Reduce Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis and Chron’s Disease

Researchers have found that mood interventions can help reduce inflammation. Mood interventions include such things as psychotherapy and antidepressants. In people with IBD, levels of inflammatory biomarkers were reduced by 18%. Experts say they could help because there is a link between the gut and the brain. Mood interventions could provide a cost-effective treatment alternative […]

Ginger: Uses, benefits, and nutrition

People have used ginger in cooking and medicine since antiquity. It remains a popular home remedy for nausea, stomach pain, and other health issues. People typically use fresh or dried ginger in cooking or herbal tea, and some take ginger supplements for their possible health benefits. Ginger root comes from the Zingiber officinale plant, and it has […]

Teas to help you unwind after a long day

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is the second most consumed beverage after water. It offers a number of health benefits, but studies have shown that specific varieties of tea can increase your immunity and help you avoid chronic illness. It can also protect your cells from the effects […]

What do studies say about the link between diabetes and vitamin D levels?

Proposing that vitamin D is a panacea that could prevent, or even cure, a range of diseases is a sure way to start a fight in some circles. The role of vitamin D in diabetes has been investigated for years without yielding clear conclusions. So what do the studies actually say? Diabetes, both types 1 […]

What are the best foods to eat when you have a stomach ulcer?

Deciding what to eat is difficult enough. So imagine how much more difficult it would be if you had a stomach condition that prevents you from eating the foods you like. For those of you who have stomach ulcers, choosing what foods to eat can be especially tricky. So we did our research and below […]

Does the gut play a role in dementia? Here is the evidence

Dementia is a widespread neurocognitive condition, but scientists are still learning what factors may predispose to — or protect from — its development. Recent research indicates that the gut microbiota may play a complex role. We spoke to two experts on neurocognitive and neurological conditions to find out more. DementiaTrusted Source is a general term for […]

Momentum Multiply embraces the future of healthcare with DNAlysis

Momentum Multiply embraces the future of healthcare with DNAlysis Partnership offers Momentum Multiply members a more precise, predictable and preventative way to manage their own health. Johannesburg, 20 January 22: Momentum Multiply to partner with DNAlysis Biotechnology, one of the country’s premier genetic testing laboratories, to bring its members personalised healthcare services. From January, Momentum Multiply members […]

Could fat in the pancreas protect against diabetes?

In type 2 diabetes, the quantities of insulin the body produces to regulate blood sugar levels are insufficient. A new lab-based study suggests a surprising role of fat in maintaining insulin production by the pancreas in conditions of excess sugar. A cycle of fat storage and mobilization in the pancreas may preserve the organ’s ability […]

Dry Eye Linked to Poor Sleep Quality

All components of sleep quality were reduced significantly in individuals with dry eye disease. Patients with dry eye may experience worse quality and quantity of sleep, according to research results published in The Ocular Surface.1 A population-based cohort study in the Netherlands assessed the link between dry eye disease and sleep quality. Between 2006 and 2013, […]