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Dairy, Bone Health, and Menopause
An analysis of data from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation cohort did not reveal a significant association between daily dairy intake frequency, femoral and spine bone mineral density loss, and non-traumatic fracture risk among women transitioning to menopause.
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Ketogenic Diet Improves Cognition, Daily Function in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
In a randomized, crossover trial, patients with Alzheimer’s disease on a ketogenic diet for 12 weeks demonstrated improved cognition, daily function, and quality of life.
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Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Young Patients
This Danish randomized clinical trial compares a new form of cognitive behavioral therapy delivered in a community setting to “treatment as usual” for children and teens with emotional problems and shows advantages in multiple arenas, including parent-reported changes in child distress and impairment.
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Air Filters and Asthma
Asthmatic children showed improved small airway mechanics following indoor filtration of particulates (2.5 µm and greater) using high-efficiency particulate air filtration devices.
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Loneliness and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence
Loneliness appears to be an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes, although further research to identify the causal relationship between loneliness and type 2 diabetes development is needed.
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The Enduring Enigma of Vitamin D Supplementation
Murky federal panel recommendation, ongoing research likely to keep debate going for some time to come.
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Employing Technology and Exergames to Improve Balance Post-Stroke
This small pilot study reveals potential for exergames (activity-based video games) to be used as a telemedicine rehabilitation intervention in improving balance and function in patients six to eight weeks post-stroke.
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Dairy, Bone Health, and Menopause
An analysis of data from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation cohort did not reveal a significant association between daily dairy intake frequency, femoral and spine bone mineral density loss, and non-traumatic fracture risk among women transitioning to menopause.
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Exercise Intervention for Improving Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver
A small interventional study assessed the histological appearance of liver biopsies from patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) who completed 12-weeks of structured and supported aerobic exercise. Compared to biopsies from a nonexercising control group, the intervention arm demonstrated some reversal of histopathologic changes caused by MAFLD.
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Plant-Based Diet Could Cut Stroke Risk
Eating a diet rich in beans, vegetables, and whole grains was beneficial in a long-term study.