Lifestyle Medicine Update
The weekly Lifestyle Medicine Update video provides you with a quick review of a recently published study from the fields of lifestyle medicine, anti-aging, disease management and prevention, with special emphasis on breakthrough nutrition and lifestyle research that can help keep you and your family healthy and functional for as long as possible.
24 May, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 289 - NAC Administration Improves Parkinson’s Disease: The importance of preventing the age-related decline in brain glutathione
NAC Administration Improves Parkinson’s Disease: The importance of preventing the age-related decline in brain glutathione
Source: J Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2019)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 15, 2022)
As outlined in the 2021 review paper in the International...
18 May, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU - 288 Supplement Formula Shown to Improve Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Supplement Formula Shown to Improve Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (2009)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 17, 2023)
A one-year study published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s disease showed that providing a specific natural supplement to early-stage Alzheimer’s...
12 May, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 287 - Glutathione Helps Guard Against Age-Related Decline in Kidney Function
Glutathione Helps Guard Against Age-Related Decline in Kidney Function
Source: American Journal of Tanslational Research (2021)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 11, 2023)
It is well documented that as we age most people experience a decline in kidney function, as the kidneys are one of the fastest aging...
02 May, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 286 - Probiotic Supplement Decrease Inflammation and Free Radical Damage Normally Caused by Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Probiotic Supplement Decrease Inflammation and Free Radical Damage Normally Caused by Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Source: Journal Nutrients (2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 2, 2023)
A study published in the journal Nutrients in 2023, by researchers at the university of Camerino in Italy, showed that...
27 April, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 285 - Strength Training Seniors Gain Muscle, Multiple Health Benefits and Enhanced Independ Living Ability
Strength Training Seniors Gain Muscle, Multiple Health Benefits and Enhanced Independ Living Ability
Source: J Cell Physiology (2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 25, 2023)
We know that as certain hormones decline with age, among other things, it leads to decreased muscle mass and strength. If left...
19 April, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 284 - Glutathione Status Emerging as a Key Marker for Postpartum Suicide Risk
Glutathione Status Emerging as a Key Marker for Postpartum Suicide Risk
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry Journal (Feb. 2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 18, 2023)
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, in February 2023 reported a strong link between glutathione (GSH) status and...
11 April, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 283 - Periodontal Disease Increases Risk of Heart Failure
Periodontal Disease Increases Risk of Heart Failure
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 11, 2023)
Although largely underappreciated, periodontal disease is emerging as a significant risk factor for the development of heart failure. To this end,...
06 April, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 282 - Natural Supplement (Phosphatidylserine) Shown to Revere Memory Loss and Slow Key Aspects of Brain Aging
Natural Supplement (Phosphatidylserine) Shown to Revere Memory Loss and Slow Key Aspects of Brain Aging
Source: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 5, 2023)
We have known for a long time that one aspect of the aging process that affects memory loss is the decline...
29 March, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 281 - Significant Weight-Loss Effect Shown with HCA Supplementation
Significant Weight-Loss Effect Shown with HCA Supplementation
Source: Journal – Royal Society of Chemistry (2019)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 28, 2023)
Studies over the years have shown that HCA can be an effective natural weight loss supplement. What is HCA you ask? It stands for hydroxycitric...
23 March, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 280 - CBD with THC Amplifies the Effect of THC, Which Can Enhance Feelings of Anxiety and Heart Rate
CBD with THC Amplifies the Effect of THC, Which Can Enhance Feelings of Anxiety and Heart Rate
Source: Medscape (February 13, 2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 23, 2023)
An important study was cited on Medscape on March 20, 2023, revealing that taking a marijuana product containing both THC with...
17 March, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 279 - vitamin D supplements linked to 40% decrease in dementia risk
Vitamin D supplements Linked to Decreased Dementia Risk
Source: Journal Alzheimer’s & dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. March 1, 2023
Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 15, 2023)
A study published on March 1st,2023 in the journal Alzheimer’s and dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment...
08 March, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 278 - Nicotinamide Ribose (vitamin B3 derivative) Reduces Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in Older Adults
Nicotinamide Ribose (vitamin B3 derivative) Reduces Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in Older Adults
Source: Journal Aging Cell (December 14, 2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (March 8, 2023)
An important study was published in December 2022 in the journal, Aging Cell, showing that oral supplementation...
01 March, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 277 - Lion’s Mane Mushroom Shows Further Evidence of Preventing and Reversing Memory Loss
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Shows Further Evidence of Preventing and Reversing Memory Loss
Source: J Neurochemistry (2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 28, 2023)
Since the early 2000’s studies have shown that active constituents found in the medicinal mushroom commonly known as the Lion’s Mane mushroom...
09 February, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 276 - NAC Supplementation Bolsters Antioxidant Defense, Improves Blood Sugar Regulation and Fertility, Decreases Liver Damage from Acetaminophen and More
NAC Supplementation Bolsters Antioxidant Defense, Improves Blood Sugar Regulation and Fertility, Decreases Liver Damage from Acetaminophen and More
Source: J Cell (2017)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 6, 2023)
Many people have never heard of the nutritional supplement known as N-acetyl cysteine,...
03 February, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 275 - Choline Deficiency is Prevalent and a Major Factor in Alzheimer’s disease Development.
Choline Deficiency is Prevalent and a Major Factor in Alzheimer’s disease Development.
Source: J Aging Cell (January 15, 2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (February 1, 2023)
For many years I have been telling my students, colleagues, patients, and members of the public that research consistently shows...
27 January, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 274 - Brown Rice Much Superior to White Rice for Health Outcomes
Brown Rice Much Superior to White Rice for Health Outcomes
Source: International Journal of Molecular Science (January 2023)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 25, 2023)
Many of us are often faced with the decision between choosing white rice or brown rice to accompany a meal. In the moment it can seem...
19 January, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 273 - Regular Use of Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Melanoma Risk by More Than 50%
Regular Use of Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Melanoma Risk by More Than 50%
Source: J Melanoma Research (December 2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 18, 2023)
We all know that melanoma is a very lethal form of skin cancer and the risk of developing a melanoma has increased in recent years. The...
11 January, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 272 - Nutrition and Lifestyle Significantly Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk
Nutrition and Lifestyle Significantly Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk
Source: European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition Study (Am J Gastroenterology, December 2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 11, 2023)
In the December 2022 update from the European Prospective Investigation into...
05 January, 2023
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 271 - Kiwifruit Improves Constipation, IBS, Indigestion/Reflux, and Abdominal Discomfort
Kiwifruit Improves Constipation, IBS, Indigestion/Reflux, and Abdominal Discomfort
Source: American Journal of Gastroenterology (December 2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 5, 2023)
A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology in December 2022, showed that patients with functional...
29 December, 2022
Dr. James Meschino
LMU 270 - 2 - 3 Cups of Coffee Per Day Doubles the Risk of Death in Those with Grade 2 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), but No Risk from Green Tea Intake
2 – 3 Cups of Coffee Per Day Doubles the Risk of Death in Those with Grade 2 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), but No Risk from Green Tea Intake
Source: American Heart Association Study (December 2022)
Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 27, 2022)
An abundance of research in...