Currently, 80% of adults in the United States watch at least 3.5 hours of television per day. This is alarming as a new study links the hours spent watching TV to increased risks for eight of the major causes of death. The study found older adults … [Read more...]
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Memory Complaints May Indicate Increased Dementia Risk Decades Later
Women who complain of poor memory may be at an increased risk for dementia later in life. In a recent study, researchers found that older women who had memory complaints at the start of the data collection period had a 70% greater risk of being … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.” ~ Irving Stone … [Read more...]
Breast-Feeding May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
A new study has found a link between breast-feeding and a reduced risk for an aggressive form of breast cancer called hormone-receptor-negative breast cancer. The international study found that women who breast-fed were up to 20% less likely to … [Read more...]
Improving Spinal Shape with Manipulation & Exercise
Low back pain is a common complaint among golfers. In a recent study, professional golfers with a history of chronic low back pain received a one-month regimen of spinal manipulation and corrective core exercises to improve their spinal … [Read more...]
Aerobic Exercise Improves Sleep in Elderly
While many seniors accept reduced sleep quality and quantity as part of the aging process, a new study finds it doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Elderly adults who participated in three one-hour aerobic exercise classes per week for twelve … [Read more...]
Soluble Fiber May Prevent Weight Gain
Researchers from Georgia State University suggest that a diet low in soluble fiber may be a key contributor in weight gain. The study found that mice fed a diet lacking soluble fiber experienced poor gut health and gained weight. Soluble fiber … [Read more...]
Many Patients with Acne Take Antibiotics Too Long
Patients with severe acne often remain on antibiotics for several months before they are transitioned to a potentially more effective treatment. A review of medical records of 137 patients found that on average, patients were kept on antibiotics for … [Read more...]
Mood Can Be Affected By Interrupted Sleep
If you wake up several times per night, then you are more likely to be in a bad mood the following day. Researchers assessed the mood of 62 men and women over three consecutive days. Each night participants had either a normal bedtime with forced … [Read more...]
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“The secret to life is meaningless unless you discover it yourself.” ~ W. Somerset Maugham … [Read more...]
A Family Dog May Lower a Child’s Asthma Risk
Early exposure to dogs may reduce the risk of asthma in children. A new study found children in homes with a family dog during their first year of life had a 13% lower risk of asthma by the time they were old enough for school. The researchers … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Back Pain While Feeding a Baby
The frequent carrying, lifting, and breast feeding of babies can often result in back pain for new moms. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends avoiding bending over during nursing, placing a pillow on your lap to help raise baby to … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Affect a Child’s Cognitive Skills
A child’s thinking and learning skills may be affected by their physical activity levels. Researchers found that active children who are not overweight or obese performed better on tests of mental skills, such as planning and paying attention, than … [Read more...]
Fast-Food Ads Strongly Influence Kids
Fast-food restaurants that offer free toys in their television ads strongly influence children and families when it comes to meal choices. The study, which included 100 children and their parents, revealed the more kids watched TV channels that … [Read more...]