2. The trillions of microbes in the intestinal tract, collectively known as the gut microbiome, profoundly impact human biology–digesting food, regulating the immune system and even transmitting signals to the brain that alter ___________________ and _______________________.
3. The difference for patients taking both antidepressants and ___________________, compared to a placebo, was highly significant.
4. The aroma of _____________________ essential oil may improve ability of people over 65 to remember events and to remember to complete tasks at particular times in the future.
5. Researchers at McMaster University have found that a single minute of ____________________ exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training.
6. A new study shows that ________________________________ extract can significantly lower a key measure of arterial stiffness-an indicator of cardiovascular disease.
7. A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Nantes University Hospital in France shows that the bacteria in people’s gut may predict their risk of life-threatening blood infections following high-dose __________________.
8. Analysis of the results showed that ___________________________ tea significantly improved long term memory, working memory and alertness compared to both chamomile and hot water.
9. Nicotinamide riboside rejuvenates _________________________, allowing better regeneration processes in aged mice.
10. A healthy intake of ___________________________ in the first year of life appears to set children up to have more muscle mass and less body fat as toddlers, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity.
11. Analyzing medical death rate data over an eight-year period, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts have calculated that more than _________________ deaths per year are due to medical error in the U.S.
12. Consuming a high-fructose diet during pregnancy may cause defects in the ______________ and restrict fetal growth, potentially increasing a baby’s risk for metabolic health problems later in life.
13. Four new studies surrounding the effects of ______________ consumption suggest this superfruit has the potential to help combat adverse effects associated with high fat diets and obesity (animal study), as well inhibit growth of fat cells (anti-lipogenic properties in an in-vivo study), slow advancement of breast cancer tumors (animal study), as well as improve regularity and decrease inflammation associated with constipation (human subject study).
14. Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice significantly reduces _________________________________ at a level comparable to that achieved by medication, according to new research from Northumbria University, Newcastle.