by Dr. Michael Murray | Feb 20, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Noting that studies show that calorie postings in fast-food restaurants do little to deter diners from overeating, two university professors wondered what would happen if restaurant staff simply asked customers if they would like to downsize rather than supersize...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Feb 10, 2012 | Digestion
Probiotics—the good bacteria that live in your gut and that are also found in yogurt and dietary supplements—have been shown in a variety of studies to improve digestion, but new research shows they can do much more. A study published in January 2012 in the FASEB...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Feb 3, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
One of the chief reasons people can’t stick to diets is because hunger often goes hand-in-hand with cutting calories. But new research shows that supplementing a low-calorie diet with a unique, revolutionary type of fiber can make you feel full, especially during key...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jan 27, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Children of depressed mothers have discussed their plight in everything from celebrity memoirs to television commercials. But what about children of depressed fathers? A study of 21,993 kids from two-parent homes shows that if dad is down, kids suffer, although not as...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jan 18, 2012 | Exercise
A new study gives hope to migraine sufferers who fear that workouts and headaches go hand-in-hand. The Swedish study, which was published in October 2011 in the international headache journal Cephalalgia, shows that consistent exercise may help prevent migraines just...
by Dr. Michael Murray | Jan 12, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Dr. Michael Murray is the 2012 recipient of the Natural Products Association’s President’s Award, joining a long list of natural health luminaries. The award, which will be given during the NPA’s annual convention in June, recognizes an individual who has made...