Taiwanese researchers report that among a sample of over 55,000 adults, those exposed to the greatest amounts of traffic-related air pollution had a 17-36% greater risk for developing Parkinson's disease than those with the least air pollution … [Read more...]
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“We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.”~ Marcel Proust … [Read more...]
Smartphone App Could Be Used to Test for Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers tested more than 13,000 adults in Hong Kong for atrial fibrillation (AF) between May 2014 and April 2015 with a smartphone app combined with a hand-held wireless heart rate monitor and detected 101 cases of AF that had not been previously … [Read more...]
Patients with Modic Changes Respond to Spinal Manipulation
Modic change is a term used to describe alterations to the vertebral endplate and body related to spinal degeneration. In a recent study, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and outcome data from 44 patients with a cervical disk … [Read more...]
Exercising at Work
Taking advantage of a workplace gym is a great way to get active. The American Council on Exercise suggests the following to get the most out of a workplace gym: schedule exercise on your daily calendar; pack daily workout clothes and get to work … [Read more...]
A Specific Amino Acid Improves Immune Response Against Cancer
An amino acid called L-arginine may help fight cancer. In a new study, researchers found that L-arginine, an amino acid that is consumed through diet, boosts the activity of T cells—immune cells that play a crucial role in the defense against … [Read more...]
Obesity Linked to Liver Cancer
Having a large waistline, a high body mass index (BMI), and type 2 diabetes may raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers examined data on 1.57 million adults and found that individuals with type 2 diabetes were 2.6 times more likely to be … [Read more...]
Anger Plus Heavy Exertion May Result in a Heart Attack
Intense anger along with heavy physical exertion may be a trigger for a first heart attack among some people. According to a study that involved more than 12,000 men and women, both intense activity and intense emotions double one's heart attack risk … [Read more...]
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“You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending.” ~ James R. Sherman … [Read more...]
Diabetes Can Be Tough on Skin
Skin problems are common among individuals with diabetes, but a daily preventative skin-care routine can offer some protection. The American Diabetes Association recommends the following to protect your skin if you have diabetes: control your blood … [Read more...]
Restoring Normal Cervical Curvature Reduces Common Cause of Neck Pain
A study involving 40 patients examined the benefits of restoring cervical lordosis (normal neck curvature) and reducing anterior head translation (forward neck posture) in individuals with diskogenic cervical radiculopathy. Cervical diskogenic pain … [Read more...]
Regular Exercise Can Reduce Healthcare Costs
Researchers reviewed data on more than 26,000 Americans and found that the average adult with heart disease who exercised on a regular basis saved about $2,500 in healthcare costs in 2012. The researchers estimate that if just 20% of physically … [Read more...]
Diet Can Assist in the Healing Process
Your body requires essential nutrients and calories to help heal itself, so the food you eat plays a significant role in healing. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends the following to help aid in recovery: eat enough calories and make … [Read more...]
“Smoke Waves” Threaten the Western United States
Persistent smoke waves from wildfires may increase in the future. Investigators examined levels of fine particulate matter in 16 Western states from 2004 to 2009 and estimated that incidents of two or more days of high pollution from wildfires will … [Read more...]