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Reduce the Risk of Hip Fracture
Hip fractures are serious injuries, especially among seniors who are at greater risk of falls. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following recommendations to reduce your risk: keep your home free of clutter, and make sure it is … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Markers and Back Pain
A recent study followed 155 elderly women for a year following an episode of acute low back pain. The researchers found that the women with lower levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine called IL-6 reported less pain at the conclusion of the study. … [Read more...]
Ugh! Exercise
Exercise can sometimes feel like a chore. To prevent this feeling, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recommends the following: join a walking group or exercise class; ask a friend to exercise with you; build a small … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet Equals Longer Life for Kidney Patients
Researchers have found that a healthy diet may help individuals with kidney disease live longer. An analysis of data concerning more than 15,000 people with chronic kidney disease found an association between a 20-30% lower risk of early death and a … [Read more...]
Lack of Sleep Increases Car Crash Risk
The findings from a survey of nearly 4,600 police-reported crashes between July 2005 and December 2007 indicate that missing just one to two hours of sleep at night nearly doubles one's chance of a car crash the following day. Furthermore, driving … [Read more...]
Can Optimism Lead to a Longer Life?
Women who generally believe that good things will happen appear to live longer. Investigators reviewed records concerning 70,000 women who participated in a long-running health study and found that the risk of dying from cancer was 16% lower; the … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz … [Read more...]
Smoking to Be Banned in Public Housing
United States government officials have announced that smoking will be banned in public housing residences starting in 2017. The new rule is expected to protect more than two million public housing residents, including 760,000 children, and save $153 … [Read more...]
Preexisting Cervical Disk Degeneration May Not Slow Whiplash Recovery
Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is a common injury following motor vehicle accidents and has a wide range of prognoses. A recent study set out to determine whether preexisting cervical disk degeneration is a prognostic factor in WAD. The study … [Read more...]
Strength Training Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery
This study, which included 27 breast cancer survivors who performed moderate-intensity strength workouts twice per week, revealed that weightlifting appeared to help prevent swelling in the arms and chest, which are common symptoms following the … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Lower Head and Neck Cancer Risk
Chinese researchers compared the diet and lifestyle characteristics of 921 head and neck cancer patients with healthy controls and determined that the risk of such cancers fell as participants consumed a greater number of daily servings of fruits and … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes a Threat to Young Americans’ Health
According to United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, e-cigarettes pose an emerging health threat to American youth. The Food and Drug Administration reports that in 2015, 16% of high school students said they had used e-cigarettes at least … [Read more...]
Healthy Ambition Beneficial for Kids in the Long Run
Promoting ambition can help children become successful adults. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises the following: love and accept your child unconditionally, and keep your expectations high; don't expect perfection, but do look for empathy, … [Read more...]