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Study: Vitamin B helps concentration in those experiencing 1st episode psychosis

B-group vitamins may help the concentration of those experiencing first episode psychosis, according to a study published in Biological Psychiatry. Psychosis is often a precursor to developing schizophrenia, but psychotic symptoms...

source: Pharmacy Times

Chewing gum effective for vitamin delivery

Chewing gum can be an effective delivery system for vitamins, according to a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. One in 10 people over 1 year of age in the U.S. are deficient in vitamins B6 and C. Chewing gum, which is a familiar habit for many people, may...

source: Pharmacy Times

The weird science behind stuffing a sugary gummy treat full of vitamins

Vitamins are big business. According to Andrew Stablein, a research analyst at Euromonitor, the supplement industry will surpass $36 billion this year. And thanks to the Kardashians and a few lucky strokes of marketing genius,...

source: Business Insider

Vigorous physical exercise and spongy appearance of the heart

Exercising regularly, whether intensely or moderately, is a health recommendation accepted by all experts. Nevertheless, high-intensity physical training can trigger a series of physiological changes in the body, including the heart.

source: News-Medical.Net

The benefits of having a solid exercise routine before menopause

Before menopause, women have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than men, but that flips after they’ve gone through the transition. Although the reason isn’t fully understood, a new study in The Journal of Physiology offers...

source: Runner's World

Fructose in diet may exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease

A study in mice suggests that a diet high in the sugar fructose worsens inflammatory bowel disease. Changes in gut bacteria appeared to mediate the effect. IBD is an umbrella term for several conditions that feature chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The two most...

source: Medical News Today

Almond-rich, low carb diet can reduce depression risk in diabetics, says RCT

A low-carb diet which is also rich in almond consumption could reduce depression and glycometabolism in patients with Type 2 Diabetes thanks to the diet's impact on the gut microbiota, according to a newly published RCT.

source: Nutra-Ingredients.com

Sprat, mollusks and algae: What a diet of the future might look like

Rethinking what we eat is essential if we hope to nourish ourselves sustainably and mind the climate. One option is to seek out alternative food sources from the sea. All the way at the bottom, where algae, cephalopods and tiny fish thrive, according to a new study.

source: University of Copenhagen via ScienceDaily

Diet and folic acid can influence pregnancy outcomes

Healthy dietary choices are not only important for expectant mothers during the early months of pregnancy but equally important in the months prior to conception. Fast food consumption prior to pregnancy was found to be a risk factor for gestational diabetes, while low...

source: News-Medical.Net

Strength training might be even better for your health than cardio

Laura Lajiness writes: "Until about a year ago, I avoided strength training, convinced that sweaty cardio was more effective. Since embracing it, though, my body has completely transformed and I feel healthier than ever."

source: Harper's BAZAAR via Yahoo Style

Common exercise mistakes that can ruin your health

Exercise is an enjoyable and effective means to a healthy lifestyle. But improper exercise can result in injury. Physicians must be mindful of conditions, diseases and/or injuries that might complicate exercise, and discuss these with patients for exercising safely.

source: MDLinx

Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial

Physical activity has been highlighted as one of the most important actions people of all ages can engage in to improve health, and data from observational studies show that early death is significantly reduced in physically active compared with inactive individuals.

source: BMJ via ScienceDaily

How much vitamin C do you actually need each day?

One trend in the nutrition world has been megadosing vitamin C. Some people believe that doing so will lead to optimal health and can even prevent diseases such as cancer. Professor Anding assesses the evidence.

source: The Great Courses Daily

The best vitamins for women at every age

Whether you're pregnant or simply looking for a multivitamin or singular supplement to take daily, these are the nutrients you absolutely need. If you've ever stood in the vitamin aisle feeling dumbfounded by the various nutrients listed in alphabetical order, you're not...

source: Yahoo Life

The different types of water-soluble vitamins — and how to get enough of them

All vitamins fall into one of two categories: water-soluble or fat-soluble. Both are absorbed by the body during digestion. But while fat-soluble vitamins are stored for a long period of time in the liver and fatty tissues,...

source: Insider

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Study: Vitamin B helps concentration in those experiencing 1st episode psychosis

Chewing gum effective for vitamin delivery

The weird science behind stuffing a sugary gummy treat full of vitamins

Vigorous physical exercise and spongy appearance of the heart

The benefits of having a solid exercise routine before menopause

Fructose in diet may exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease

Almond-rich, low carb diet can reduce depression risk in diabetics, says RCT

Sprat, mollusks and algae: What a diet of the future might look like

Diet and folic acid can influence pregnancy outcomes

Strength training might be even better for your health than cardio

Common exercise mistakes that can ruin your health

Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial

How much vitamin C do you actually need each day?

The best vitamins for women at every age

The different types of water-soluble vitamins — and how to get enough of them

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