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.
LMU 252 - Finding the Key to Alzheimer's Prevention: Lifestyle Changes and Cholesterol Management
Finding the Key to Alzheimer’s Prevention: Lifestyle Changes and Cholesterol Management Source: Brain Science Journal (June 2020) Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 3, 2022) Introduction: In the quest to conquer Alzheimer’s disease, a significant breakthrough has recently emerged. Contrary...
LMU 251 - Potassium: A Heart-Healthy Nutrient that Could Save Lives - A 20-Year Study Reveals the Surprising Impact of Potassium on Cardiovascular Health
Potassium: A Heart-Healthy Nutrient that Could Save Lives – A 20-Year Study Reveals the Surprising Impact of Potassium on Cardiovascular Health Source: European Heart Journal (July 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 27, 2022) Introduction: A groundbreaking study, published on July 21, 2022,...
LMU 250 - Easing Anxiety with Vitamin B6: A Promising Breakthrough
Easing Anxiety with Vitamin B6: A Promising Breakthrough Source: Journal of Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental (July 19, 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 20, 2022) Introduction: Anxiety disorders cast a long shadow over the lives of millions, affecting approximately one in ten Canadians....
LMU 249 - Glucosamine: More Than Just Joint Support
Glucosamine: More Than Just Joint Support Source: Annals of Rheumatic Disease (June 2020) Lifestyle Medicine Update (July 12, 2022) Introduction: For those familiar with the trials and tribulations of arthritis, glucosamine supplements have long been a beacon of hope, with clinical studies demonstrating...
LMU 248 - Finding Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis: The Power of Boswellia
Finding Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis: The Power of Boswellia Source: Phytotherapy Research (March 2019) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 29, 2022) Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a challenging degenerative joint disorder that brings chronic inflammation, persistent joint pain, and reduced mobility,...
LMU 247 - Stress and Immune Health: The Surprising Link to Aging
Stress and Immune Health: The Surprising Link to Aging Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (June 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 21, 2022) Introduction: In the fast-paced world we live in, stress is an unwelcome companion for many. It creeps into our lives in various forms –...
LMU 246 - The Cholesterol Connection: How High-Cholesterol Foods May Worsen Influenza and COVID-19
The Cholesterol Connection: How High-Cholesterol Foods May Worsen Influenza and COVID-19 Source: Journal of Immunology (May 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 15, 2022) Introduction: Have you ever wondered why some people who contract the influenza virus experience only mild symptoms, while others...
LMU 245 - Unleashing the Power of Omega-3 Fats: A Heart-Healthy Revelation
Unleashing the Power of Omega-3 Fats: A Heart-Healthy Revelation Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA June 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (June 7, 2022) Introduction: Omega-3 fats have long been associated with heart health, but their impact on blood pressure has remained uncertain....
LMU 244 - Eating Your Way to Happiness: How a Mediterranean Diet Can Beat Depression
Eating Your Way to Happiness: How a Mediterranean Diet Can Beat Depression Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (April 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 31, 2022) Introduction: A groundbreaking study published in April 2022, titled “The effect of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms...
LMU 243 - Guarding Against Alzheimer's: The Role of Cholesterol and Glucose
Guarding Against Alzheimer’s: The Role of Cholesterol and Glucose Source: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal (March 2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 24, 2022) Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease, a formidable challenge for aging populations, remains poorly understood, with no effective...
