Category: Lifestyle Medicine Update

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LMU 228 – Elevating HDL Cholesterol: The Art of Heart Health

LMU – 228 Elevating HDL Cholesterol: The Art of Heart HealthSource: International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2012)Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 26, 2022)Introduction:Maintaining heart health involves a delicate balance between reducing LDL-cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and raising HDL-cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol). In our recent Lifestyle Medicine Updates, we explored natural ways to boost HDL Read More

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LMU 227 – Optimizing Cholesterol Levels Naturally: The Role of Gum Guggul

LMU-227 Optimizing Cholesterol Levels Naturally: The Role of Gum GuggulSource: Cardiovascular Drug Reviews (2007)Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 19, 2022)Introduction:Cholesterol management is a pivotal aspect of maintaining cardiovascular health. While reducing LDL-cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) is a common focus, raising HDL-cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) is equally important. In a previous Lifestyle Medicine Update, we explored various Read More

LMU 226 – Empowering Cognitive Health: Slowing Aging by 60% with Multivitamins

LMU 226 – Empowering Cognitive Health: Slowing Aging by 60% with MultivitaminsSource: COSMOS-Mind Study (Medscape January 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 12, 2022)Introduction:Over the years, I have watched the media report the findings of studies suggesting that taking vitamin and mineral supplements has no positive effects on health or the prevention and management of various health Read More

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LMU 225 – Boosting HDL Cholesterol: The Avocado Advantage and More

Boosting HDL Cholesterol: The Avocado Advantage and MoreSource: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2018)Lifestyle Medicine Update (January 5, 2022)Introduction:In the quest for heart health, we often hear about the importance of reducing LDL cholesterol—the notorious “bad cholesterol” that can clog arteries. Lowering LDL is undoubtedly crucial, but equally vital is increasing HDL cholesterol, the “good Read More

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LMU 224 – The Secrets to Heart Health After 45: The CoQ10 and Hawthorn Combo

The Secrets to Heart Health After 45: The CoQ10 and Hawthorn ComboSource: Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (2017)Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 22, 2021)Introduction:Age, they say, brings wisdom, but it also brings changes to our bodies, particularly our cardiovascular health. After the age of 45, a remarkable transformation occurs within us that often goes unnoticed—a decline Read More

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LMU 223 – Boosting Immunity in Older Adults: The Power of Multivitamins and Minerals

Boosting Immunity in Older Adults: The Power of Multivitamins and MineralsSource: Journal Nutrients (August 2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 14, 2021)Introduction:As aging impacts the immune system, a study by Oregon State University suggests that a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement, rich in zinc and vitamin C, can enhance immunity in older adults. Nutrient levels and immunity Read More

Antioxidant Supplements Can Reverse Male Infertility Problems

LMU 222 – Boosting Male Fertility: The Role of Antioxidant Supplements

Boosting Male Fertility: The Role of Antioxidant SupplementsSource: International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine (2016)Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 8, 2021)Introduction:Male infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, contributing to over 50% of infertility cases. Recent studies have revealed a promising solution: specific antioxidant supplements can reverse male infertility issues in a significant number of cases. This article Read More

Physical Activity in Later Life

LMU 221 – The Fountain of Youth: The Evolutionary Significance of Staying Active in Later Life

The Fountain of Youth: The Evolutionary Significance of Staying Active in Later LifeSource: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (December 2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (Dec 1, 2021)Introduction:In a groundbreaking study published in the December 2021 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of evolutionary biologists and biomedical researchers unveiled a Read More

Vitamin B12 in Alzheimer’s Prevention

LMU 220 – Unlocking the Potential of Vitamin B12: A Defender Against Alzheimer’s

Unlocking the Potential of Vitamin B12: A Defender Against Alzheimer’sSource: J Cell Reports September 2021Nutrition / Natural Medicine Update (November 24, 2021)Introduction: The Battle Against Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a relentless neurodegenerative disorder that, until now, has defied effective treatment. It casts a dark shadow over millions of lives worldwide. However, amidst this bleak landscape, Read More