Children with hyperactivity symptoms are more likely to sustain a traumatic dental injury (TDI). Researchers reviewed the medical records of 230 school children and found those whose parents reported signs of hyperactivity were 2.33 times more likely … [Read more...]
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Is Self-Esteem Driven By Universal Mechanisms?
According to a new international study, self-esteem increases as people grow older, and men tend to have higher levels of self-esteem than women. The findings were based on data collected from more than 985,000 people from 48 countries between 1999 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.” ~ Neil Gaiman … [Read more...]
Excess Mass in Mid-Life Increases Dementia Risk
After reviewing data from 21 published studies, a team of researchers from Imperial College in London reports that individuals who are obese during later adulthood are 1.41 times more likely to develop dementia than those who maintain a healthy … [Read more...]
Sleep Problems and Pain
A recent study investigated the relationship between sleep problems and chronic pain, as well as other conditions. The study involved data on 1,753 participants and found an association between sleep problems and an increased risk for chronic pain … [Read more...]
Too Many Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Nearly half of American teens who have never used tobacco are exposed to harmful secondhand smoke despite widespread laws banning smoking in public places. An analysis of data from over 18,000 middle school and high school students reveals that 48% … [Read more...]
Some Yoga Poses Increase Risks for Glaucoma Patients
Yoga has become a very popular form of exercise in the United States due to its health benefits. However, a new study suggests that certain poses increase eye pressure and present risks for individuals with glaucoma. Glaucoma affects eyesight, … [Read more...]
Omega-3 May Help Reduce Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
If individuals at risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) consume more omega-3 fatty acids, they may be able to decrease their chance of developing the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that usually affects the small joints … [Read more...]
Slight Signs of Lingering Brain Damage Seen in Young Athletes After Concussion
A single concussion may cause young children to suffer minor, but lingering, brain damage. In a recent study, researchers used MRI scans to compare the brains of 15 children with a previous concussion to 15 similar kids who hadn't suffered a … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.” ~ Thornton Wilder … [Read more...]
How to Make Resolutions Stick
Clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow says that resolutions to improve your health are more easily made than kept, but there are ways to turn them into lifelong habits. He advises following the "S.M.A.R.T." system, which includes the following five … [Read more...]
Link Between Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
An analysis of data from two large prospective studies has revealed a strong relationship between cardiovascular risk and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The researchers found the patients at the greatest risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) … [Read more...]
Exercise Improves Children’s Working Memory
School children who participated in a ten-week aerobic exercise program (45 minutes per session, three times per week) experienced improvements in working memory when compared with children in a control group who were provided with homework … [Read more...]
Magnesium Intake May Prevent Deadly Cancer
Investigators have found that increased magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer. An analysis of data on more than 66,000 adults aged 50 to 76 revealed that every 100 mg per day decrease in magnesium intake was associated … [Read more...]