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Probiotic Pill May Help Diabetics
Researchers claim that a study involving rats demonstrates that a modified strain of "friendly" human gut bacteria called Lactobacillus appears to have instigated a process that converted cells in the intestinal lining to behave like pancreatic beta … [Read more...]
Improvement in Chronic Hypertension Following Cervical Adjustment
A 55-year-old male with a history of chronic hypertension that did not respond to medical management presented for a trial of chiropractic care. After receiving an upper cervical adjustment using a specific chiropractic protocol, his blood pressure … [Read more...]
You May Want to Take it Easy When Jogging
After following 1,000 healthy joggers and 4,000 healthy non-joggers for a decade, researchers claim that those who jog 1-2.4 hours per week were 71% less likely to die during the study period than non-joggers. However, they found no mortality … [Read more...]
Toddler Snacks & Meals Have Plenty of Salt & Sugar
Many prepackaged meals for toddlers contain high levels of salt, and many snacks, desserts, and juices for infants and toddlers contain added sugar. Researcher Dr. Mary Cogswell writes, "It was surprising that more than seven of ten packaged toddler … [Read more...]
Prescription Combo Can Be Fatal for Seniors
Combining commonly prescribed antibiotics with a widely used heart medication appears to more than double the risk of sudden death in seniors, finds a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a … [Read more...]
Loneliness & Depression Associated with TV Binge-Watching
A recent study has found that the more lonely and depressed a person is, the more likely he or she will binge-watch TV. Researchers say that depressed individuals use this activity to move away from negative feelings and those who lack the ability to … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” ~ Will Rogers … [Read more...]
Use of Media Devices Affect Teens’ Sleep Significantly
A Norwegian study has found that if it takes more than an hour for a teenager to fall asleep, there is an almost 50% likelihood that they are spending more than four hours per day outside of school using electronic devices such as computers, TVs, … [Read more...]
GERD Improves with Adjustments
A recent case study involved a 27-year-old woman who presented at a chiropractic clinic with a history of upper and mid-back pain as well as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). She received a two-month course of chiropractic care that included … [Read more...]
Get Fit at Home
You don't need to invest in a gym membership to get fitter, stronger, and healthier. The American College of Sports Medicine reports that you can get a great home-based workout with the following inexpensive essentials: an uncluttered space of about … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet & Nutrition Critical for Mental Health
A new collaborative study adds to a growing body of evidence showing a relationship between both diet quality and potential nutritional deficiencies and mental health. Studies have shown that many nutrients have a clear influence on brain health … [Read more...]
Lung Cancer Now the #1 Cancer Killer of Women in Wealthy Nations
According to a new report, lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading killer of women in developed countries. Experts explain that an increase in female smokers in the 1970s is the likely explanation for the upsurge in lung cancer-related … [Read more...]
Student Loans = Stress for Young Adults
A new study finds that student loan debt is a significant cause of stress among young adults. Researchers conducted a survey across the United States and found that those with greater student loan debt reported higher levels of depressive symptoms. … [Read more...]