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Higher Drinking Age Could Lower Illness Rates
Raising the minimum drinking age may have more benefits than just lowering drunk driving rates. Researchers analyzed data on American adults who turned 18 years old between 1967 and 1990. The team examined if young people who were legally able to … [Read more...]
Lumbar Mobility Affected By Chronic Pain Among Seniors
In a recent study, researchers compared the mobility of 108 older adults, of whom 54 suffered from chronic low back pain. The investigators found that the older adults with chronic low back pain had more lumbar mobility impairments. This is of … [Read more...]
Benefits of Running
Jogging or running is a popular form of physical activity worldwide. It is an appealing exercise because it doesn't cost a lot to do and you can run at any time that suits you. Regular running or jogging can also make you happier, help you get fit, … [Read more...]
Only a Third of Men Eat Five or More Servings of Fruits and Veggies Each Day!
Even though produce consumption has slightly improved over the past 20 years, a team of Swedish researchers reports that two-thirds of men still consume fewer than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. British Journal of Nutrition, July … [Read more...]
Removing Mold & Mildew
Mold and mildew build-up in the home can lead to a number of poor health outcomes. Experts from the Federal Emergency Management Administration offer the following suggestions for eliminating mold and mildew from your home: wear a mask, eye … [Read more...]
Men Have a Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest
Researchers examined data on more than 5,200 men and women, aged 28 to 62, who took part in the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found that about one in nine men will suffer a cardiac arrest before the age of 70, compared with about one in … [Read more...]
Going to Church Lowers Suicide Risk Among Women
According to a new study, after reviewing 15 years of data concerning 89,708 women, those who attended a religious service one or more times per week had a five times lower risk of suicide than women who never attended service. The authors of the … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent van Gogh … [Read more...]
Possible Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Breast Cancer
German researchers compared the vitamin D levels and mammographic findings of 1,103 women and found that women with malignant results were more likely to have deficient vitamin D levels than those with negative results. Though more research is … [Read more...]
Short Leg Associated with Lumbar Disk Herniation
A new study investigated the role of leg length discrepancy and the occurrence of lumbar disk herniation. It has long been theorized that inequality in leg length may lead to abnormal transmission of load across the vertebral endplates and … [Read more...]
Majority of Weight Management Apps Not Certified or Proven to Be Effective
Many overweight and obese people turn to a multitude of smartphone apps to help them lose weight; however, new research claims that less than one half percent of the 3,013 apps identified by the researchers that focused on body weight, exercise, and … [Read more...]
Dietary Fiber May Be Key to Successful Aging
Consuming a diet rich in fiber may be the key to aging successfully. In this study, researchers defined successful aging as reaching old age both disease-free and fully functional. They analyzed data on 1,609 adults aged 49 years and older and found … [Read more...]
Depression Common Among Those with COPD
Two new studies have revealed that patients struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may have an increased risk for developing depression. The first study followed COPD patients over a three-year period and found one in four … [Read more...]