Ayla Roberts
Ayla Roberts is a registered nurse and freelance writer. She holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing and has worked in a variety of clinical and academic roles.
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Intermittent Fasting Protects Against Liver Inflammation, Cancer, Study Finds
Healing the liver has emerged among the many benefits of intermittent fasting.
Study Finds Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Safely Treat Menopause Symptoms
Though not a ‘cure-all,’ hormone replacement therapy combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle could bring great relief to millions of women.
How Online Social Engagement Can Influence Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
Depending on the content and how it is used, social media can bring positive or negative effects to the elderly population.
The Importance of Iodine-Rich Foods and Their Sources
Eating seafood and seaweed is one good way to get iodine—an essential trace mineral—into the body.
Study Links Poor Nutrition to Accelerated Alzheimer’s Progression
Findings highlight nutrition’s role in Alzheimer’s progression, suggests dietary interventions may slow decline.
2000 Daily Steps Lower Heart Failure Risk in Older Women: Study
The equivalent of walking one mile per day has been shown to reduce the risk of and even improve symptoms of heart disease.
Cinnamon Found to Reduce Blood Sugar Levels in Obese and Prediabetes Patients
Cinnamon, a common household spice used for generations to flavor foods and drinks, when taken in a daily measured dose, may also aid in blood glucose control.
Chronic Neuropathic Pain–Researchers Uncover Potential Non-Opioid Treatment
One of the most difficult conditions to treat, neuropathic pain is often sedated with opioids—now, on the horizon, may be a safer, non-addictive alternative.
Phone-Based Psychological Care Significantly Reduced Levels of Depression, Study Finds
In research began during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers performed the largest study ever undertaken to measure and combat loneliness.
Can Autoimmune Disease Be Cured? Scientists Say We May Be Close
The monumental effort to find methods for healing auto-immune diseases may be taking a turn in the right direction.
