Extra sleep may help improve the memories of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In a study involving fruit flies, researchers found that extra sleep -- the equivalent of three-to-four hours of sleep for humans -- restored the ability of flies with … [Read more...]
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“...when it comes down to it, that’s what life is all about: showing up for the people you love, again and again, until you can’t show up anymore.” ~ Rebecca Walker … [Read more...]
Cancer Deaths Decreasing in America
According to a new report, the United States is slowly and steadily winning the war against cancer as mortality rates from the disease continue to decline. Between 2002 and 2011, the overall cancer death rate fell an average of 1.5% per year, and the … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Can Improve Pain & Movement in Obese Osteoarthritis Patients
Chiropractors often recommend vitamin D because is a common deficiency and optimum levels are associated with several health benefits. In a new study, researchers analyzed blood samples, surveyed arthritic knee pain, and measured the functional … [Read more...]
Exercise Is Good for Lung Cancer Patients
Physical activity should be considered as a treatment option for lung cancer patients as it reduces symptoms, increases exercise tolerance, improves quality of life, and potentially reduces the length of hospital stays and complications following … [Read more...]
Dietary Fiber Supplement May Help with Weight Control
An animal study found that rats fed a fiber supplement along with a high-fat and high-sugar diet gained less weight than subjects fed the same diet without the supplement. Despite having constant access to food high in both fat and sugar, researchers … [Read more...]
Short People at Greater Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Researchers at the University of Leicester claim that shorter men and women have proportionally smaller coronary arteries that place them at a greater risk for heart disease than taller people. The investigators found that every 2.5 inch (~6.35 cm) … [Read more...]
Dementia Increases Odds of Complications During a Hospital Stay
During a hospital admission, older patients with dementia have a 2.5 times greater risk for experiencing preventable complications such as urinary tract infections, pressure areas, pneumonia, and delirium. According to experts, these complications … [Read more...]
Images on Cigarette Packs Educate Young Adults About Smoking Dangers
The results of two new studies indicate that young adults gain a much greater appreciation for the health consequences related to smoking when warning texts about the dangers of cigarette use are accompanied by graphic illustrations. Study author Dr. … [Read more...]
What Causes Osteoarthritis?
In the past, osteoarthritis (OA) was believed to be a wear and tear disease that affects the articular cartilage covering the ends of bones where they meet to form joints. New research shows OA to be a rather complex degenerative disease that may be … [Read more...]
Exercise at Any Level Benefits Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
If you are overweight or obese with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a new study suggests that exercise can have significant benefits regardless of amount or intensity. During an eight-week study, researchers found that participants in three … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables…
Chinese researchers analyzed data from fourteen published studies regarding inflammatory bowel disease and found that participants who consumed the most servings of fruits and vegetables per day were 30-40% less likely to be diagnosed with either … [Read more...]
Another Reason Not to Get A Sunburn While on Vacation!
According to a report from the United Kingdom, today's seniors are about seven times more likely to develop a potentially deadly form of skin cancer called malignant melanoma than their predecessors from just 40 years ago. Experts speculate that this … [Read more...]
Family Stress Linked to Obesity in Teens
An analysis of data from over 4,700 teens found that family stress during childhood can put teenagers at an increased risk for being overweight or obese. According to researchers, girls in the study who experienced family stress such as family … [Read more...]