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Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that gradually damages movement circuits and strains thinking and mood. It touches families everywhere, with more than 10 million people living with it worldwide, according to global estimates. Scientists have been tracing an unexpected lead in the gut. The new evidence points to vitamin B biology shaped by gut bacteria, and it hints at …

A soluble fiber type that creates a gel-like material which, when combined with water and taken, can aid in controlling bowel movements by softening stool and providing bulk in cases of diarrhea. Psyllium has arabinoxylan, which is prebiotic and enhances the gut microbiome and, in particular, elevates bacteria that produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid. Unlike certain fibers, which can …

That uncomfortable feeling of fullness after a meal can really ruin the day. Bloating is a common digestive issue, and millions of people struggle with it. While persistent bloating requires medical attention, the occasional ones can be avoided by making some lifestyle changes. Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist and functional medicine expert, has now shared some simple tips to relieve …

A single dose of the psychedelic drug LSD may ease generalized anxiety disorder for months, a clinical trial has found. The trial results, published Thursday (Sept. 4) in JAMA, include data from 194 people with moderate to severe anxiety across the U.S. The study compared these participants’ responses to different doses of LSD against a placebo treatment. It found that …

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new study reveals a potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery. Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in adults. Osteoarthritis degrades joint-cushioning cartilage, and there is …

Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific attention from researchers and clinicians for their potent analgesic (painkiller) properties. But could this humble spice rival ibuprofen or other commonly …

A simple change in walking style may help people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and protect their joints. Researchers found that personalized gait retraining rivaled medication in effectiveness, opening the door to a new kind of treatment. Credit: Stock A new study led by a Utah engineering professor shows that gait retraining can reduce pain and slow cartilage damage. Almost …

Being given a medical diagnosis can itself bring relief from pain—even when it doesn’t lead to treatment, experts say. Psychiatrists from James Madison University and Case Western Reserve University say that putting a label on a problem can make symptoms easier to bear, a phenomenon they have dubbed the ‘Rumpelstiltskin Effect’.  The name comes from the fairy tale character whose …

Share on PinterestCan changing the way you walk help treat knee osteoarthritis? Image credit: Michela Ravasio/Stocksy. Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative condition of the joints that most commonly occurs in people over the age of 40. The condition can affect any joint in the body, but is most common in the knees, hands and hips. Although there is no cure, …

Small change to how you walk may help relieve osteoarthritis pain  AOL.com How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis  Medical Xpress One small walking adjustment could delay knee surgery for years  ScienceDaily This small walking style change can delay knee surgery for years, study finds  The Independent Personalized Gait Retraining Beneficial for Medial Compartment Knee OA  Endocrinology Advisor Source link