A high body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference appears to increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers followed 141,896 men from eight European countries and found a 10% increased risk of high grade (aggressive) prostate cancer … [Read more...]
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“It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.” – J.R.R. Tolkien … [Read more...]
Do You Have Summer Allergies?
You may think you have a summer cold, but summer allergies may actually be to blame. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology lists the following warning signs of allergies: dark circles below the eyes, swollen adenoids that cause the … [Read more...]
Manipulation Better Than Injection for Disk-Related Neck Pain
Investigators compared the outcomes (overall improvement, pain reduction, and treatment costs) of over one hundred patients with a symptomatic cervical disk herniation who were either treated with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) or imaging-guided … [Read more...]
Is There a Better Way to Improve Muscle Strength?
The results of a new study reveal that explosive contractions less than one second in duration are an easier and less tiring way of increasing the strength and functional capacity of muscles. The investigators say this method increases strength by … [Read more...]
Soon Processed Foods May Contain Less Salt
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft of voluntary guidelines that aims to reduce salt content in processed and prepared foods. The FDA hopes the guidelines will help reduce Americans' daily salt intake to 3,000 mg … [Read more...]
Changes in Sleep Affect the Heart
Lack of sleep and an abnormal sleep cycle may increase the risk of heart disease. This study involved 26 healthy people who were restricted to five hours of sleep per night for eight days with either fixed bedtimes or bedtimes delayed by 8.5 hours on … [Read more...]
Heart Failure Boosts Depression Risk!
Heart failure appears to be a substantial risk factor for the development of depression among adults over the age of 40. In this study, German researchers followed 66,497 heart failure (HF) patients and a similar number of people without heart … [Read more...]
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“Life is a blank canvas, and you need to throw all the paint on it you can.” – Danny Kaye … [Read more...]
Women Should Not Neglect Their Health
Being a wife and/or mother can be demanding, but women need to make sure to take care of their own health as well. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest the following: seeing your doctor for regular check-ups, getting … [Read more...]
Back Pain & Pregnancy
Brazilian researchers report that back pain affects about two-thirds (68%) of women either during or following a pregnancy, with the greatest risk during the second trimester. Additionally, they found symptoms often worsened at night for 71% of the … [Read more...]
Aquatic Resistance Training Good for Knee Cartilage
According to a new study, postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis can safely promote cartilage health and improve their aerobic fitness with intensive aquatic resistance training. Participants in the study completed one hour of intensive … [Read more...]
Foods that May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer
Czech researchers report that the following foods appear to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer when eaten three or more times per week: cabbage, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, and carrots. Klinika Onkologie, June 2016 … [Read more...]
Being Fit Cuts Stroke Risk!
After controlling for known risk factors for stroke like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation, a team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reports that men and women with greater … [Read more...]