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Prevent Breast Cancer
In a cumulative examination of research done on environmental factors associated with breast cancer, experts recommend the following actions to minimize an individual's risk: engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, avoid a high-fat diet, … [Read more...]
Resolution of Motor Tics & ADHD
A recent case study involved a 10-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who also suffered from involuntary motor tics. A thorough examination revealed cervical dysfunction dating back to at least when the boy was four … [Read more...]
Exercise During Dialysis Improves Energy in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Fatigue is a common complaint by chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis. A small study involving 66 CKD patients found that those who participated in a physical and mental exercise program twice a week for two months experienced … [Read more...]
Corn Oil Lowers Cholesterol
A new study claims that corn oil significantly lowers cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil. In the study, participants consumed four tablespoons of corn oil or extra virgin olive oil in addition to their normal diet. The results revealed that … [Read more...]
Lyme Disease More Widespread Than Believed
According to a new report, prolonged illness in Americans with Lyme disease is more prevalent, serious, and costly than previously thought. Investigators found Lyme disease patients are nearly five times more likely to have post-treatment Lyme … [Read more...]
Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect Diabetics Differently?
In an eighteen-month study, researchers explored whether or not Alzheimer’s disease affected patients with diabetes differently than non-diabetics. While they did not detect much difference in cognitive decline between the groups, functional decline … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~ George Eliot … [Read more...]
Colon Cancer Rates on the Rise Among Adults Under 50
An analysis of data from 1975 to 2010 found that overall colon cancer rates in the United States fell by about 1% each year during that time span. However, rates rose by 2% per year among those ages 20 to 34 and nearly .5% annually among those aged … [Read more...]
Teen Sleep Difficulties Can Lead to Musculoskeletal Problems!
Fifteen-year-old boys and girls with sleep problems are more likely to experience musculoskeletal pain two years later when compared with their peers who did not report having sleep problems at age 15. This finding suggests that difficulties such as … [Read more...]
Shoe Technology Detects Valuable Information for Runners
Is it possible for a shoe to prevent injuries? One shoe company is working on a prototype running shoe that contains a microelectronic measuring system that can collect biomechanical parameters that characterize a runner’s technique. The information … [Read more...]
Reduced Epileptic Seizures Noted with Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets
A review of the current research shows that diets high in fats and low in carbohydrates could be an alternative treatment for reducing epileptic seizures. Currently, about 35% of epileptics fail to respond to medications, so alternative treatments … [Read more...]
Less Competition Among Doctors Results in Higher Medical Costs
A new study has found that competition between medical practices leads to lower healthcare costs in the surrounding vicinity. Investigators found that medical practices charged 3.5 to 5.4% more for their services in regions of the United States with … [Read more...]
Is Telomere Length a Risk Factor for Depression in Young Girls?
Researchers found that 12-year-old girls with a family history of depression have shorter telomere lengths than girls with no family history of depression. Telomeres are found on the ends of chromosomes and help keep them from fraying or sticking … [Read more...]