# cardiovascular disease (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cardiovascular disease. Page: Feed: --- ## [Logan University’s PA Program Earns Accreditation-Provisional Status](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/logan-universitys-pa-program-earns-accreditation-provisional-status/) _2026-08-20 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Logan University’s Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant (PA) program has been granted Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate… ## [Vitamin D Deficiency Becomes Far More Dangerous When Paired With Belly Fat](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-becomes-far-more-dangerous-when-paired-with-belly-fat/) _2026-08-17 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ A large study involving more than 5,500 adults over age 50 has identified a potentially dangerous combination of health risks. People who had both abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency faced a 123 percent higher risk of death compared with those who had neither condition. The findings, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, suggest ... The post Vitamin D Deficiency Becomes… ## [Thorne to be Acquired by Procter & Gamble](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/thorne-to-be-acquired-by-procter-gamble/) _2026-08-12 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Thorne (Summerville, SC) announced it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). Since 1984, Thorne has been a leader in science-backed health solutions, serving consumers, athletes and health care professionals through rigorous world-class manufacturing and uncompromising quality. Thorne and P&G said that they share a belief that brands ... The post… ## [AANMC, AANP, NMSA File Lawsuit Against U.S. Deptartment of Education](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/aanmc-aanp-nmsa-file-lawsuit-against-u-s-deptartment-of-education/) _2026-08-10 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ On July 31, the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC), along with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), and the Naturopathic Medicine Student Association (NMSA), filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and the Secretary of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The lawsuit challenges the ... The post AANMC,… ## [The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 29: The Rise of Whole Body Performance Supplement](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/the-vitamin-professor-podcasts-lesson-29-the-rise-of-whole-body-performance-supplement/) _2026-08-03 · VRM Media · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ On this episode of The Vitamin Professor Podcast, Professor Gene Bruno talks to Matts Johansen, CEO at Aker BioMarine and Chairman of Aker QRILL Company. The post The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 29: The Rise of Whole Body Performance Supplement appeared first on Natural Practitioner Magazine . ## [Daily Multivitamin May Help Older Adults Stay Independent](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/daily-multivitamin-may-help-older-adults-stay-independent/) _2026-08-03 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Maintaining the ability to handle everyday tasks without severe or limiting symptoms is an important part of quality of life in older age. New research suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may help support that independence. After three years, adults who received a daily multivitamin had significantly better functional health scores than participants who took ... The post Daily Multivitamin… ## [A digital mental health intervention may improve anxiety in breast cancer survivors](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-digital-mental-health-intervention-may-improve-anxiety-in-breast-cancer-survivors/) _2026-07-31 · Lori Lai · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among a large cohort of breast cancer survivors, those who participated in digital mental health treatment reported a reduction in symptoms of anxiety, with additional human coaching associated with a reduction in depression. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Almost 50% of all women suffering from advanced breast cancer experience significant anxiety and depression within \[…\] The post A… ## [Bastyr Chancellor and Co-founder Dr. Joe Pizzorno Receives AANP Physician of the Year Award](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/bastyr-chancellor-and-co-founder-dr-joe-pizzorno-receives-aanp-physician-of-the-year-award/) _2026-07-29 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) named Bastyr University Chancellor Dr. Joe Pizzorno the 2026 Physician of the Year, recognizing decades of leadership that continue to share evidence-established naturopathic medicine. Dr. Pizzorno, known throughout the Bastyr University community as Dr. Joe, was honored at the AANP’s annual convention in Madison, WI. “Dr. Joe has ... The… ## [A cognitive rehabilitation program may improve cognitive performance in patients with long COVID](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-cognitive-rehabilitation-program-may-improve-cognitive-performance-in-patients-with-long-covid/) _2026-07-28 · Lori Lai · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In a multicenter, single-blind, randomized clinical trial, participation in a cognitive rehabilitation program improved goal attainment and cognitive test scores in patients suffering from Long COVID-related cognitive dysfunction. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Long COVID is defined as a chronic condition that occurs following the infection of COVID-19, present for at least 3 months \[…\]… ## [A Daily Fiber Supplement Reduced Knee Arthritis Pain and Improved Strength](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/a-daily-fiber-supplement-reduced-knee-arthritis-pain-and-improved-strength/) _2026-07-28 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ A daily prebiotic fiber supplement may help reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new clinical trial. Participants who took the supplement also showed stronger grip and reduced sensitivity to pain, while the group had far fewer dropouts than those assigned to a digital physiotherapy program. Researchers ... The post A Daily Fiber… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kNfY6JmWNgQp) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Medical or procedural abortion may not increase risk of psychotropic medication use after five years](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-or-procedural-abortion-may-not-increase-risk-of-psychotropic-medication-use-after-five-years/) _2026-07-27 · Lori Lai · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Among a Danish population-based cohort study, increased initiation of psychotropic medication in the first year following both medical and procedural methods of abortion were found, with decreased risk of initiation of psychotropic medication within five or more years following both medical and procedural abortions. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) There is limited research on \[…\] The post… ## [Coffee May Protect Your Heart But Energy Drinks Could Harm It](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/coffee-may-protect-your-heart-but-energy-drinks-could-harm-it/) _2026-07-22 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant and psychoactive substance in the world, and coffee is how most people consume it. According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, most adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (or up to five 8-oz. cups of caffeinated coffee per day). For ... The post Coffee May Protect Your Heart But Energy Drinks Could Harm It… ## [AANP 2026 Convention Draws Naturopathic Community to Madison Under the Theme “One Gathering. Endless Impact.”](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/aanp-2026-convention-draws-naturopathic-community-to-madison-under-the-theme-one-gathering-endless-impact/) _2026-07-20 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ From July 16-18, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) connected hundreds of licensed naturopathic doctors, students and supporters of whole-person care (and our robust virtual platform) at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, WI for the AANP 2026 Annual Convention. The AANP deliberately selected Wisconsin this year as the host state, as it was ... The post AANP 2026… ## [CNME Board of Directors Appoints Jan W. Friis, Jr., JD as Executive Director](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/cnme-board-of-directors-appoints-jan-w-friis-jr-jd-as-executive-director/) _2026-07-14 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ The Board of Directors of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) has appointed Jan W. Friis, Jr., JD as executive director, effective July 13, 2026. Friis brings more than two decades of distinguished leadership in higher education accreditation, federal policy and organizational governance. His appointment reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening CNME as the recognized ...… ## [Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Progression in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/glucosamine-linked-to-faster-alzheimers-progression-in-patients-with-mild-cognitive-impairment/) _2026-07-10 · Deepti Shroff · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. University of Florida researchers found that glucosamine, the popular joint supplement taken by tens of millions of older Americans, is associated with a 25% higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. 2. The proposed mechanism is biochemically plausible: glucosamine is a sugar-related molecule that crosses the blood-brain barrier and appears \[…\] The… ## [A novel therapy targeting γ-aminobutyric acid is safe and may be effective in major depressive disorder](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-novel-therapy-targeting-%ce%b3-aminobutyric-acid-is-safe-and-may-be-effective-in-major-depressive-disorder/) _2026-05-27 · Alex Xiang · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. H3-10353, a novel γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) positive allosteric modulator, is safe and well-tolerated in healthy patients and those with major depressive disorder (MDD), and demonstrated some therapeutic benefits in a phase 1 clinical trial. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Although there are numerous classes of medications for depression, these treatments result in remission in \[…\] The… ## [Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may reduce risk of total joint arthroplasty in osteoarthritis](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-may-reduce-risk-of-total-joint-arthroplasty-in-osteoarthritis/) _2026-05-21 · Paary Balakumar · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Initiation of centrally acting analgesics in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) was associated with a higher long-term risk of total joint arthroplasty compared with SSRI initiation. 2. Management of comorbid depression may play an important role in OA symptom progression and surgical outcomes, potentially exceeding the benefit of centrally mediated analgesic effects alone. Evidence Rating \[…\]… ## [Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors guided by pharmacogenetic testing may improve treatment response in depression](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/use-of-selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-guided-by-pharmacogenetic-testing-may-improve-treatment-response-in-depression/) _2026-05-13 · Alex Xiang · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Genotype-guided prescribing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may improve treatment response in children and adults with depression. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Although SSRIs are the most prescribed pharmacotherapy for depression, discontinuation rates remain high, with some studies reporting up to 50% discontinuation due to ineffectiveness or adverse effects.… ## [Maternal use of benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics is not associated with increased risk of psychiatric](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/maternal-use-of-benzodiazepines-and-non-benzodiazepine-hypnotics-is-not-associated-with-increased-risk-of-psychiatric/) _2026-05-06 · Siwen Liu · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Maternal use of benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z-hypnotics) during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders in offspring after controlling for shared familial factors. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z-hypnotics) are frequently prescribed drugs among pregnant women who commonly experience… ## [A non-invasive neurostimulation intervention may improve social communication impairment in children with autism spectrum disorder](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-non-invasive-neurostimulation-intervention-may-improve-social-communication-impairment-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) _2026-05-05 · Siwen Liu · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Five days of accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (a-cTBS) targeting the left primary motor cortex improved social communication impairment in children with autism spectrum disorder. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technique that has shown efficacy in treating various neuropsychiatric… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/serl1V7X8vRN) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [WHO launches 2026 global initiative to bridge the schizophrenia mortality gap](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/who-launches-2026-global-initiative-to-bridge-the-schizophrenia-mortality-gap/) _2026-04-30 · Deepti Shroff · Psychiatry | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. The World Health Organization has launched a global initiative to reduce the 15-to-20-year mortality gap for individuals with schizophrenia by 2030. 2. This effort prioritizes the integration of mandatory cardiovascular and metabolic screenings into psychiatric care to treat preventable physical conditions. The World Health Organization and Psychiatric Times have brought renewed attention this… ## [Nucleus attempts to respond, but accidentally admits its own guilt](https://totalhealthoptimization.com/2025/11/24/nucleus-attempts-to-respond-but-accidentally-admits-its-own-guilt/) _2025-11-24 · totalhealth · Total Health Optimization_ I respond to Nucleus Genomics's critique of my recent post by demonstrating that their own response admits to plagiarism, admits that Origin is not novel, and admits that their whitepaper is chock-full of errors. ## [Concerns about the legitimacy and integrity of Nucleus Genomics](https://totalhealthoptimization.com/2025/11/21/concerns-about-the-legitimacy-and-integrity-of-nucleus-genomics/) _2025-11-22 · totalhealth · Total Health Optimization_ In this article, I begin by documenting a series of bizarre and misleading claims made by Nucleus in their marketing material. Afterward, I discuss the allegations made about borderline fraudulent misrepresentation of their polygenic scores and their obvious plagiarism of a Herasight whitepaper for their own product. ## [Visiting Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School in the Singapore-Johor Special Economic Zone](https://totalhealthoptimization.com/2025/10/17/visiting-balaji-srinivasans-network-school-in-the-singapore-johor-special-economic-zone/) _2025-10-18 · totalhealth · Total Health Optimization_ I recently had the pleasure of accepting Balaji Srinivasan’s personal invitation to visit his new endeavor, Network School, for several days. Over that time, I lived in Network School’s residences, spoke with Balaji several times while getting quizzed on linear algebra, sweatily wandered around the surrounding environ, and ate five to ten mixed berry puddings \[…\] ## [Errors in Palladium’s “How GDP Hides Industrial Decline”](https://totalhealthoptimization.com/2025/10/05/errors-in-palladiums-how-gdp-hides-industrial-decline/) _2025-10-05 · totalhealth · Total Health Optimization_ The article is fractally wrong -- on every level of examination, from the specific to the conceptual, it is a pure masterclass in how not to analyze a complex topic, much like how the output of early GPT iterations was grammatically correct but often semantically incoherent. ## [Cardiovascular disease is a solved problem](https://totalhealthoptimization.com/2025/09/27/cardiovascular-disease-is-a-solved-problem/) _2025-09-27 · totalhealth · Total Health Optimization_ Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in modern nations. For young adults in good health, preventative usage of LDL-lowering therapies eliminates future risk of cardiovascular disease.