Radiation Therapy Inhibits Lymphatic Vessel Repair by Decreasing VEGFR-3 Signaling
The molecular mechanisms underlying the damage inflicted on lymphatic vessels during radiation therapy is still mainly unknown. A team of researchers found out that radiotherapy selectively impairs essential lymphatic endothelial cells (LEC) functions needed for lymphatic vessel growth (lymphangiogenesis). It mainly achieves this by attenuating VEGFR-3 signaling pathways, LEC...
Admissions for Alcoholic Hepatitis Rose 50% in Early Months of the Pandemic
In a new research published in Liver International, researchers report that alcohol misuse may have increased in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic. Using retrospective data they found that the number of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) admissions (e.g. alcoholic hepatitis) as a proportion of all hospitalizations was 50% higher...
Dementia: Slow walking and Memory Lapses
Motoric cognitive risk (MCR), a syndrome combining measured slow gait speed and self-reported cognitive complaints. It may be associated with dementia and other major causes of morbidity in older age. Researchers in Edinburgh studied the data of almost 50,000 people aged 60 years and older with MCR across 15...
Two Simple Maneuvers to Prevent Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension (IOH), can create a transient decrease in blood pressure and increase in heart rate. It can result in 40% of the population in dizziness, syncope, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness A new study included 22 young women (mean age 32) with a history of OH, trying simple...
Selenium Can Improve Memory and Reverse Cognitive Impairment After a Stroke
Selenium, found in nuts (e.g. Brazil nuts), grains and meats have been found to improve learning and memory and reverse cognitive impairment following. According to University of Queensland research selenium supplementation could increase neuron generation and improve cognition in elderly mice. Furthermore, learning and memory deficits of stroke returned...
Meet Our Chiropractor – Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister
Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister is an evidence-based chiropractor who strives to provide exceptional and quality care to her patients through manual treatment, education, and rehabilitation exercises. Dr. Rebecca believes it is imperative that her patients possess the self-confidence, and are equipped with the tools, to be active participants and self-advocates...
Sunday, January 30th – Gregory German of LifeCraft Hypnotherapy will be onsite at LBC to host sessions.
LifeCraft Hypnotherapy is unique in the world, the result of an intentional refinement of multiple psychotherapeutics combined over 6500 clinical hours. Through a gentle, natural healing process, you are connected with the cosmic truth of your enoughness and your ability to be free from anything in your life. The...
Experiencing the Post Holiday Sluggishness? Try Lymph Drainage Therapy
Written By Michelle Gilbert, RMT, LDT, CPMT, CIMT, CIMI Stress and the over eating during the holidays can have a negative effect on our lymphatic systems. The lymphatic system is crucial in maintaining immunity, regenerating tissues, removing toxins and draining stagnant fluids. Your lymphatic flow may need some extra...
The Best Time to Fall Asleep to Lower Cardiovascular Problems
The link between sleep and a healthy heart has been well established, a new study reveals there may be an optimal time for falling asleep. Collecting data from 103, 712 UK Biobank participants (in majority white people between 43 to 79 years old) over a period of 7 days they...
Light-to-Moderate Coffee Drinking Associated With Reduced Stroke and Cardiovascular Risks
A report from the 2021 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology showed that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day can help decrease the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Researchers followed up for 10 to 15 years 468,629 participants of the UK Biobank, average age...
