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Understanding & Healing Acne (chap. 1 of 12)

Heal cycle-dependent acne naturally with NED-ZM: Hormonal balance, microbiome recalibration & scientifically proven strategies. Get your free eBook now!

Sophie

Feb 121 min read

Hormone Recode for Men 40+ – The Silent Truth About Male Energy Loss Syndromes (chap. 1 of 10)

Chapter 1

Norman Reffke

Jan 241 min read

The Golden Balance - Menopause (chap. 1 of 10)

Chapter 1

Aferdita

Nov 13, 20251 min read

(NEWS) Progressive muscle relaxation: Meta-analysis shows strong effects on sleep & anxiety

A 2026 meta-analysis (31 RCTs, 2,277 participants) shows progressive muscle relaxation significantly improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety.

Norman Reffke

1 day ago4 min read

(NEWS) Strength training & brain age: RCT shows how weight training can lower biological brain age

An RCT with 309 older adults shows: moderate and heavy resistance training can measurably reduce biological brain age by up to 2.3 years.

Aferdita

4 days ago5 min read

CAG-170: Meta-analysis (n=11,115) discovers unknown health signature in the gut

A Cell Host & Microbe meta-analysis (11,115 metagenomes) identifies CAG-170 as the strongest health signature in the human gut – reevaluating the uncultured microbiome.

Norman Reffke

6 days ago5 min read

(NEWS) HICT & Sleep Health: RCT shows synergy effect on sleep efficiency & wake times

8-week RCT (n=112): HICT + sleep health improves sleep efficiency by +2.75% & reduces wake after sleep onset by 16 min. – Synergy effect confirmed.

Norman Reffke

Mar 175 min read

(NEWS) Saturated fatty acids & heart health: Meta-analysis shows risk-dependent effect on mortality

Meta-analysis: Replacing saturated fat with PUFAs reduces heart attack, stroke & mortality in high-risk patients – no effect at low cardiovascular risk.

Aferdita

Mar 165 min read

(NEWS) Nature-based interventions & mental health: Umbrella review shows moderate evidence

28 meta-analyses, 344 studies – Nature-based interventions (forests, parks, gardens) moderately reduce tension, fatigue & negative affect; 89% low credibility

Sophie

Mar 146 min read

(NEWS) Metabolic Syndrome & 4 Habits: RCT shows +46% remission after 24 months

618 participants, 24 months – 4 simple habits increase MetS remission by 46% (OR=1.46, p<0.05): vegetables, walking, mindfulness, emotion regulation

Aferdita

Mar 135 min read

(NEWS) Weight loss medication & yo-yo effect: Meta-analysis shows +0.4 kg/month after stopping medication

37 studies, 9,341 participants – Meta-analysis shows +0.4 kg/month weight regain after stopping weight-loss medications. Return to baseline weight after 1.7 years.

Aferdita

Mar 134 min read

(NEWS) Wall Sit & Blood Pressure: Meta-analysis shows superiority over endurance training

Isometric exercises like wall sits lower blood pressure by 8.24/4.00 mmHg on average – more than endurance or strength training, JAMA meta-analysis shows.

Aferdita

Mar 125 min read

(NEWS) Fiber & exercise: Combined effect strengthens gut microbiome and massively reduces inflammation

24-week trial: Fiber + exercise boost microbiome diversity (+12.8%), reduce hs-CRP (-42%) & IL-6 (-35%). Butyrate as key mediator.

Norman Reffke

Mar 114 min read

(NEWS) Kollagen vs. Whey: Meta-Analyse zeigt Kollagen-Überlegenheit für Muskelaufbau

(NEWS) Collagen vs. Whey: Meta-analysis shows collagen's superiority for muscle building

78 studies, 4,755 participants – Collagen outperforms whey protein: +41% strength gain, +94% fat-free mass. Meta-analysis reveals.

Aferdita

Mar 104 min read

(NEWS) 3 nights of sleep deprivation & heart risk: Study shows changes in biomarkers – What the research says

Just 3 nights sleep restriction (4.25h) alter 25 cardiovascular biomarkers – increased heart disease risk (p=0.006). Exercise cannot fully compensate effects.

Norman Reffke

Mar 94 min read

(NEWS) Ultra-Processed Foods: 47% Higher Heart Attack Risk – What Research Says

(NEWS) Ultra-processed foods: 47% higher risk of heart attack – Large US study reveals alarming links

Ultra-processed foods, Heart attack, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease, NHANES study, Lancet Series, Nutritional prevention, Chronic inflammation, Metabolic syndrome, Health policy, Food industry, Evidence-based nutrition, UPF

Norman Reffke

Mar 83 min read

Understanding & Treating Muscle Soreness (DOMS) | VMC

Understanding muscle soreness: Why it occurs, what biochemical processes are behind it, and how you can treat it effectively.

Discover why DOMS occurs, the biochemical processes involved, and how omega-3, curcumin & co. accelerate muscle recovery scientifically.

Aferdita

Mar 79 min read

(NEWS) Flexible School Start Times & Teen Sleep: Swiss Study Shows +44 Minutes Sleep per Night

(NEWS) Flexible school start times & teenagers' sleep: Swiss study shows +44 minutes of sleep per night

New study (n=2,641): Flexible school start increases sleep by 44 min/night, reduces fatigue by 14% & improves grades by 3.5% – What parents & schools need to know.

Sophie

Mar 74 min read

(NEWS) Plastics & Disease Burden: Lancet Analysis Shows 83M DALYs by 2040

(NEWS) Plastics & Disease Burden: Lancet analysis shows 83 million DALYs by 2040

Lancet analysis: Plastics lifecycle causes cumulative 83M DALYs by 2040. Primary production is main driver. System change could save 43% DALYs.

Sophie

Mar 64 min read

(NEWS) Grip Strength & Mortality in Women 63-99 Years: Cohort Study Shows 33% Risk Reduction – What Research Says

(NEWS) Grip strength & chair stand test in women: Cohort study shows effect on mortality – What the research says

5,472 women, 8.4-year follow-up – Grip strength ≥24 kg: 33% lower mortality risk. Chair-stand <11s: 31% reduction. What the JAMA study shows.

Norman Reffke

Mar 56 min read

(NEWS) Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) & Gewichtsverlust: Meta-Analyse zeigt Effekt auf Fettmasse & Körpergewicht – Was die Forschung sagt

(NEWS) Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) & Weight Loss: Meta-analysis shows effect on fat mass & body weight – What the research says

New meta-analysis (30 RCTs, n=1341) confirms: TRE reduces fat mass (-1.50 kg) even with equal calories. All about effects & application.

Norman Reffke

Mar 45 min read

Breakthrough in urticaria therapy: First oral BTK inhibitor drug awaits EU approval

2 Phase-III trials, 925 participants – 31% symptom-free vs. 10% placebo, itch reduction from week 1, first oral BTK inhibitor therapy (p<0.001)

Norman Reffke

Mar 35 min read

(NEWS) Probiotics & Gut Microbiota: Meta-analysis shows no effects on diversity in healthy individuals – What the research says

22 RCTs, 1,068 participants – Probiotic supplementation does not significantly change gut microbiota diversity in healthy individuals (Shannon: p>0.05)

Sophie

Mar 24 min read

The daily 7-in-1 combination: How pineapple, papaya, beetroot, sour cherry, omega-3, lemon juice and barley grass can transform your health

What happens biochemically when you combine pineapple, omega-3, and beetroot? Discover the power of the 7-Combo for energy, anti-inflammation, and cell protection.

Norman Reffke

Mar 26 min read

(NEWS) Early Time-Restricted Eating & Insulin: Meta-analysis shows benefits

Time-Restricted Eating, Early Eating Window, Intermittent Fasting, Chrononutrition, Circadian Rhythm, Insulin Sensitivity, Fasting Insulin, Blood Glucose, Weight Management, Waist Circumference, Triglycerides, Metabolic Health, Fasting Window

Aferdita

Mar 13 min read

Feb 271 min read

Feb 261 min read

(chap. 3 of 12) Understanding & Healing Acne

Heal cycle-dependent acne naturally with NED-ZM: Hormonal balance, microbiome recalibration & scientifically proven strategies. Get your free eBook now!

Sophie

Feb 261 min read

HIV-Prävention & Community Health: 70% weniger Neuinfektionen in ländlichen Regionen – Was die NIH-Studie zeigt

(NEWS) HIV Prevention & Community Health: 70% Fewer New Infections in Rural Areas – What the NIH Study Shows

16 communities, 84,000 people – NIH study shows 70% reduction in new HIV infections through community health workers & digital tools

Norman Reffke

Feb 266 min read

Pineapple & Bromelain: Regulate Digestion & Inflammation Naturally

Pineapple & Bromelain: How the enzyme from the tropical fruit can biochemically support your digestion

Learn how bromelain optimizes digestion, reduces inflammation, and boosts recovery. Scientifically backed tips for your daily life.

Norman Reffke

Feb 269 min read

(NEWS) Omega-3 (EPA) & Depression: Meta-Analyse zeigt Effekt auf Stimmung & Neurotransmitter – Was die Forschung sagt

(NEWS) Omega-3 (EPA) & Depression: Meta-analysis shows effect on mood & neurotransmitters – What the research says

26 RCTs, 2,160 participants – Depressive symptoms −28% (SMD = 0.28), EPA >1g/day optimal, Serotonin +14%, IL-6 −18% proven.

Aferdita

Feb 254 min read

Breast cancer therapy with Ibrance & Letrozole – understanding mechanisms of action, specifically alleviating side effects and sustainably strengthening the body

Learn how Palbociclib and Letrozole work, why neutropenia occurs, and how to strengthen your body with nutrition and coaching during breast cancer therapy.

Aferdita

Feb 256 min read