Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications; however, new research suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy habits. Researchers looked at 184 children with ADHD and 104 … [Read more...]
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“Sometimes you can see things happen right in front of your eyes and still jump to the wrong conclusions.”~ Jodi Picoult … [Read more...]
Drink Fewer Sugary Soft Drinks
Consuming more than five sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages on a weekly basis may increase an individual's risk for a heart attack. Researchers measured the coronary artery calcium levels of over 22,000 men and found those who consumed more than … [Read more...]
Neck Trauma Linked to Jaw Pain!
In this study, researchers followed up with individuals who had been seen in an emergency room for neck pain resulting from a car accident and found they were up to six times more likely to report jaw pain than their peers who had no history of neck … [Read more...]
Find Time for Fitness
The American Council on Exercise offers the following advice about how to squeeze in a few minutes of exercise during the day: take a walk around the block when you get home from work, park your car a little further from your office building, take … [Read more...]
Healthy Fats Don’t Boost Weight
According to new report, consuming a diet that includes healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts isn’t likely to cause weight gain. The study included more than 7,400 women and men who ate one of three meal plans: an unrestricted-calorie Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Can Make Blood Pressure Soar
A review of 17 studies from around the world has found a link between dangerous blood pressure and air pollutants, such as vehicle exhaust, coal burning, and airborne dirt or dust. The researchers explain that just a few days of increased air … [Read more...]
Doctor Attire May Affect Patient Outcomes
In this study, participants were shown photos of dermatologists wearing different outfits, and 73% of participants preferred images of doctors wearing a white coat, followed by surgical scrubs at 19%, a suit at 6%, and casual clothing at 2%. The … [Read more...]
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“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...]
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Can Shorten Your Life
An analysis of 40 published studies that included over 2.2 million participants indicates that both too little and too much sleep per night may increase one's risk for an early death. Compared with those who slept an average of seven hours per night, … [Read more...]
Manual Therapies Reduce Pain & Disability
A recent study investigated both the short- and long-term benefits of manual therapy in the treatment of neck and back pain. Participants age 18 to 65 received twelve weeks of treatment that included spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization, … [Read more...]
Barefoot Running Good for the Brain
Brain function appears to be boosted by running without shoes. This study included 72 volunteers who were instructed to run either barefoot or while wearing shoes for about 16 minutes. The study found that after running barefoot, participants … [Read more...]
Many Report Better Mood After Dieting
According to a new study, going on a diet may improve your health, mood, and stress levels. The study involved 220 participants of whom nearly two-thirds were asked to restrict their daily calories by 25% for two years, while the other third ate … [Read more...]
Hepatics C May Triple Heart Attack Risk
Coronary atherosclerosis is a condition described by the hardening of the arteries in the heart, which can result in sudden blood clots or a heart attack. An analysis of ten published studies concludes that chronic hepatitis C infection can increase … [Read more...]