Dr. Adrian Lopresti is a clinical psychologist who studies how supplements can affect mental health. Lopresti uses a handful of supplements in her life depending on her mood and stress. Dr. Adrian Lopresti has dedicated his work to understanding how nutritional supplements can promote mental health. “I’m a clinical psychologist, so my interest is in … Read more
State insurance regulators are studying ways to make New Hampshire’s health care market more transparent and control rising medical costs. New Hampshire is already one of the few states with a comprehensive online tool that allows patients to compare what different providers charge for common medical procedures. The rollout of that website, NH HealthCost, in … Read more
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s rates are on the rise, and many experts point to poor eating habits as one of the many causes. However, this means that people can prevent these conditions by making positive changes in their diet. Research has linked several amino acids, proteins, and other compounds found in many foods found in your … Read more
Making a small change in diet — chicken instead of beef, plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk — can significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase the healthiness of your diet, according to a new study. (Photo from iStock) Curbing carbon emissions and eating healthier can both start at the dinner table. According to a new … Read more
DESPITE THE CLEAR link between oral health care and an individual’s overall health, approximately one-third of all U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 lack dental insurance. As a practicing dentist in Quincy, I am fortunate to see many patients with coverage, although barely a day goes by that I don’t hear an insurance war story. … Read more
If you don’t have time for a relaxing walk in the woods, try a nature video instead. A new study found that watching even a brief video of nature scenes significantly improved viewers’ mental health, especially compared to the effect of watching scenes of urban environments. The researchers focused on late adolescence, a period of … Read more
Growing medicinal herbs, ginseng and bloodroot – by Forest Farming, CC license Scientists conducted clinical trials on the effects of a plant extract on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and found that the plant extract improved participants’ memory in less than three months. Sailuotong (SLT) is an herbal preparation containing standardized extracts of Panax ginseng, Ginkgo … Read more
Want to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age? Aerobic exercise may be the key. Reviewed by registered dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD The harsh truth is that we are all bound to experience some degree of cognitive decline as we age. In fact, most people tend to feel the effects of … Read more
Clubhouses is a mental health service that a New York City official said was “right under our noses” for more than 75 years. The model invites people suffering from depression and other mental health issues into a temporary home where they are surrounded by peers and counselors and receive resources for their issues as well … Read more
There is a lot of health and wellness news out there. Here are some of this week’s health headlines and what you can take away from them to better impact your health. Walkable neighborhoods may reduce cancer risk in women A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives of 14,000 women over three … Read more