Wellness Information

Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits. Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study, conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and inadequate long-term efficacy. These l

Can resveratrol improve cholesterol? It can if you take enough, as this new study found out. Resveratrol is a polyphenol similar to flavonoids. It is found primarily in the skin of grapes and mulberries as well as in dark chocolate, raspberries, blueberries and peanuts. Resveratrol in supplements usually comes from the herb Japanese knotweed. This meta-analysis of 17 controlled studies, which included 968 people, found that resveratrol significantly reduces total cholesterol,

Despite all the research on the myriad benefits of flaxseeds, this study is the first meta-analysis of flaxseed’s effects on prediabetics and type 2 diabetics. What did it find? Flaxseeds are loaded in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which could help diabetics. This meta-analysis of 7 controlled studies put the powerful seed to the test. The studies used 13-40 grams a day of ground flaxseed, and most of the studies lasted 12 weeks. The results showed that flaxseed sign

A recent study found that people who use melatonin are more likely to diagnosed with heart problems. The media was all over the bad news, but they neglected to tell their readers about the limitations and design flaws of the study. The study, which was presented at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, concluded that people who had used melatonin for more than a year were 90% more likely to be diagnosed with heart failure (4.6% versus 2.7%) over a 5 year pe