In The News: School of Integrated Health Sciences
Potatoes may have long been overshadowed by their less starchy counterparts, but new research reveals that these humble tubers could be a game-changer for those managing Type 2 diabetes and looking to improve heart health.
Who would have thought that an ordinary potato would become a superfood? The spud – and especially the skin – is full of potassium, even more than in a banana. When you roast or bake it, almost all of the useful vitamins and minerals end up on your plate.
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes – particularly the skins – are packed with health-boosting nutrients, they routinely get a bad rap among dieters.
In a surprising twist that may delight carb-lovers everywhere, new research suggests that the humble potato could be a secret weapon for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Despite their reputation as a dietary villain, it turns out that baked potatoes may actually help slim waistlines and lower blood sugar levels.
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes – particularly the skins – are packed with health-boosting nutrients, they routinely get a bad rap among dieters.
A researcher from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (ºÚÁÏÍø) School of Integrated Health Sciences presented findings on the cardiovascular benefits of potatoes for people living with type 2 diabetes to the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes – particularly the skins – are packed with health-boosting nutrients, they routinely get a bad rap among dieters.
When it comes to healthy eating, you have the basics down. You fill your grocery cart with whole-wheat bread, chicken breasts, fresh veggies and berries. While these are all nutritious staples, you may be missing out on other good-for-you foods.
AXS-05, a novel NMDA receptor antagonist that already has approval for major depressive disorder, shows significant benefit in the treatment of agitation that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).
On Sunday, the Alzheimer’s Association kicks off its international conference and there’s already buzz about a blood test that is between 85% and 90% accurate in identifying Alzheimer’s disease. Having an easy blood test could be game changing. Right now, the only way to confirm an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is with a costly PET scan or an invasive spinal puncture.
The FDA has granted both Fast Track and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapeutic (RMAT) Designations to Longeveron's Lomecel-B investigational allogeneic medicinal signaling cell (MSC) therapy for the potential treatment of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).1,2.
By the time late afternoon rolls around, so does that lethargic and unproductive sensation you’ve worked all day to avoid. The feeling is more commonly known as a ‘midday slump,’ or the dip in energy we experience halfway through the day. It’s easy to wonder if afternoon slumps show up like clockwork, but it’s actually the food we eat that helps drive (or curtail) our energy levels. That means there's a solution.