Blueberries improve pain, gait performance, and inflammation in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Current research demonstrates how pervasive chronic musculoskeletal pain can be, impacting individuals of different ages, genders, and ethnicities, in addition to how a plant-based diet (rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains) could help improve the symptoms of chronic pain and overall quality of life. In this study by Towery et al. (2018), the authors […]

This cross-sectional study examines the relationship between dietary patterns and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), with a focus on dietary inflammatory potential, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and psychosocial predictors. A total of 92 participants, comprising 45 TMD patients and 47 controls aged 20–50, were recruited in Portugal and Spain. TMD diagnoses adhered to the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD). […]