Category: Lifestyle Medicine Update

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LMU 259 – Selenium: A Silent Protector in the Battle Against Melanoma

Selenium: A Silent Protector in the Battle Against MelanomaSource: J Biomedicines 2021Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 26, 2022)Introduction: The Ominous Shadow of MelanomaMelanoma, the menacing spectre of skin cancer, casts a long shadow across global health. With over 320,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020 and 57,000 lives claimed by this aggressive malignancy in the same Read More

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LMU 258 – The Power of Aerobic Exercise: Could It Shield You from Parkinson’s Disease?

The Power of Aerobic Exercise: Could It Shield You from Parkinson’s Disease?Source: Neuroscience News (September 12, 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 15, 2022)Introduction:Parkinson’s disease (PD) looms as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, casting a shadow over the lives of millions. It’s a formidable adversary, striking approximately 1 in 600 individuals aged 65 and older each Read More

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LMU 257 – Metformin: The Unassuming Anti-Aging and Anti-Cancer Agent

Metformin: The Unassuming Anti-Aging and Anti-Cancer AgentSource: J Cancer Management Research (2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 7, 2022)Introduction:The world of medicine and wellness frequently surprises us with remarkable insights. One such revelation is the role of natural products, like plants and herbs, in shaping modern pharmaceuticals. In fact, roughly half of today’s pharmaceutical drugs are rooted Read More

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LMU 256 – Natural Relief: Black Cohosh and Menopausal Symptoms

Natural Relief: Black Cohosh and Menopausal SymptomsSource: Climacteric J (2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 31, 2023)Introduction:The journey through menopause can be a challenging one, with its share of troublesome symptoms, including the infamous hot flashes. Surprisingly, up to 80% of women grappling with these symptoms during the early menopausal years turn to natural supplements for relief. Read More

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LMU 255 – Kidney Stones: A Dietary Solution for Prevention and Recurrence

Kidney Stones: A Dietary Solution for Prevention and RecurrenceSource: Mayo Clinic Proceedings (August 1, 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 24, 2022)Introduction:Kidney stones are infamous for their excruciating pain, affecting around 12% of the global population, according to a 2018 report in Advances in Urology. What’s even more alarming is that 30% of those who have experienced Read More

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LMU 254 – The Fiber Revolution: A Gut Health Game-Changer

The Fiber Revolution: A Gut Health Game-ChangerSource: Journal Microbiome (2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 17, 2022)Introduction:In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, the power of dietary fiber has emerged as a silent hero. Two groundbreaking studies in 2022 have unveiled the remarkable impact of consistently incorporating an adequate amount of fiber into our daily diets. Read More

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LMU 253 – A Breakthrough in Battling Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Vital Role of B Vitamins

A Breakthrough in Battling Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Vital Role of B VitaminsSource: Journal of Hepatology (July 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 11, 2022)Introduction:Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has quietly become a global health crisis, affecting a staggering 25% of the world’s population. Contrary to its name, NAFLD isn’t solely linked to alcohol consumption. A Read More

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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 ManagementSource: 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 to the hopes pinned on drugs targeting beta-amyloid plaque, these medications have thus far fallen short in preventing or treating the Read More

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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, in the European Heart Journal, has unveiled an extraordinary link between potassium consumption and cardiovascular Read More

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LMU 250 – Easing Anxiety with Vitamin B6: A Promising Breakthrough

Easing Anxiety with Vitamin B6: A Promising BreakthroughSource: 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. These conditions thrust individuals into extended periods of intense fear or distress, often disproportionate to reality. Read More