Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studiesNutrition Provides the Essential Foundation for Optimizing Mental Health
This review article explores the critical link between nutrition and mental health, written to guide psychologists in their clinical practice. The authors outline how a whole-foods diet supports brain function through v…
Psychological and biological resilience modulates the effects of stress on epigenetic aging
Chronic stress is linked to negative health outcomes, and this study explored its connection to accelerated biological aging. Researchers evaluated 444 adults, measuring their cumulative stress, biological age using an…
Cannabinoids in Breast Cancer: Differential Susceptibility According to Subtype
This narrative review explores how different subtypes of breast cancer respond to cannabinoids like THC and CBD. Research suggests that estrogen receptor-negative cells may be more susceptible to these compounds than ho…
Decoding the silent walk of COVID-19: Halting its spread using old bullets
This 2021 review article explores the strategy of using existing drugs to combat the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus. The authors describe how SARS-CoV-2 affects multiple organ systems, creating a significant therapeut…
Hyaluronic Acid in Postmenopause Vaginal Atrophy: A Systematic Review
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid as a treatment for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. By analyzing five primary studies, researchers found that hyaluronic acid appears to offe…
Vascular Stiffness in Aging and Disease
This narrative review examines how vascular stiffness, particularly in the aorta, increases with age and contributes to various cardiovascular diseases. Research suggests that stiffness often progresses more significant…
Therapeutic potential of astaxanthin and superoxide dismutase in Alzheimer's disease
This narrative review explores how the combination of astaxanthin and the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) may help protect the brain in Alzheimer's disease. Oxidative stress is a key factor in the disease's progressio…
Is "Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness" a False Friend? The Potential Implication of the Fascial Connective Tissue in Post-Exercise Discomfort
This narrative review explores the theory that delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) may originate in the connective tissue (fascia) rather than the muscle fibers themselves. While traditional explanations like lactic ac…
Temporomandibular Myofascial Pain Syndrome-Aetiology and Biopsychosocial Modulation. A Narrative Review
This case report examined the effectiveness of Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) in treating a 23-year-old woman with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and postural imbalances. By addressing muscle chains and spinal alig…
The Molecular Targets of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Cancer and Inflammation
This narrative review examines how cannabinoids influence inflammation and cancer by interacting with the body's endocannabinoid system. The researchers describe how endogenous, plant-derived, and synthetic compounds ta…
The Effects of Cannabis on Female Reproductive Health Across the Life Course
This narrative review examines how cannabis affects female reproductive health throughout life, from fertility to menopause. While endocannabinoid receptors are present in the reproductive tract, human research remains…
Resveratrol Ameliorates Aortic Calcification in Ovariectomized Rats via SIRT1 Signaling
This animal study on rats investigated how the phytoestrogen resveratrol affects aortic calcification following menopause. Researchers found that resveratrol, similar to estrogen, reduced calcium deposition in arterial…