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Asthma Increases Risk of Daytime Drowsiness
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) increases an individual's risk for motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, as well as general poor health. After reviewing data concerning 25,160 adults, researchers report that those with asthma have as … [Read more...]
Back Pain Common Among Those with COPD
A recent study investigated causes of pain in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and found that 71% of participants reported pain, with low back pain being the most common complaint (41%), followed by arthritis and muscle … [Read more...]
Can Running Lower Inflammation in the Knee?
The idea that long-distance running is bad for your knees may be wrong. New research has found that pro-inflammatory mediators actually decrease in the knee joint after running. In this study, researchers measured inflammation markers in the knee … [Read more...]
Beans & Peas Increase Feeling of Fullness
Study participants who consumed a meal with either beans or peas as the main element ingested 12% fewer calories during their next meal than participants whose meals featured pork or veal. Lead researcher Dr. Anne Raben writes, "It is somewhat … [Read more...]
Waist Size Linked to Lung Cancer Risk
While lung cancer is often attributed to smoking, a new study finds abdominal obesity may also play a role in lung cancer occurrence. A review of long-term study data concerning 831,535 men and women found a link between each 10 cm increase in waist … [Read more...]
Pets Help People with Mental Health Woes
Researchers surveyed more than 50 adults with long-term mental health conditions about the role pets play in their social network and found that 60% of respondents placed pets in the central and most important circle above family, friends, and … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Be brave to stand for what you believe in even if you stand alone.” ~ Roy T. Bennett … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Frequent Nosebleeds
Dry air is often a cause of frequent nosebleeds. The Seattle Children’s Hospital offers these prevention strategies: use a humidifier to help keep tissues in the nose moist, apply a dab of petroleum jelly on the center wall of the nose twice daily, … [Read more...]
Childhood Exposure to Violence Linked to Chronic Physical Conditions
Researchers recently examined the associations of violence exposure with chronic physical conditions among a group of adolescents. The survey, which included 6,483 American teens, found that 24.99% of participants reported exposure to violence, and … [Read more...]
Can Exercise Shield Against a Week of Overindulgence?
A new study suggests that exercise protects fat tissue from changes in inflammation levels and fat metabolism caused by a week of overeating. In the study, researchers found an increase in markers of inflammation after one week of overeating among … [Read more...]
Low Vitamin D Levels May Increase the Risk of Bladder Cancer
New research shows that bladder cells activate and respond to vitamin D, which can stimulate an immune response. Experts say this finding is important because the immune system may help prevent cancer by identifying and destroying abnormal cells … [Read more...]
Spend Less Time on Your Smartphone Before Bed
In this study, participants who spent more screen-time on their phones, especially if they used their smartphones shortly before bedtime, experienced shorter sleep and reduced sleep quality. The authors of the study advise that reducing screen-time, … [Read more...]