The National Sleep Foundation offers the following suggestions that may help prevent snoring: lose excess weight, have a regular sleep schedule, sleep on your side, do not eat for at least three hours before bed, do not drink alcohol for at least … [Read more...]
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Having a Dog Helps Autistic Children Develop Stronger Social Skills
A survey of 70 families with at least one autistic child found that autistic children who lived with at least one dog had stronger social skills than autistic children who lived in dog-free homes. Social skills are typically difficult for kids with … [Read more...]
For Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis…
Patients with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA) may want to consider a course of chiropractic care. In a small-scale study including 83 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who received chiropractic care reported statistically … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Reduce Risk of Falls for Some Parkinson’s Patients
A new clinical trial has found that home-based exercises focused on balance and leg strengthening may help individuals with milder Parkinson’s disease symptoms reduce their risk of falling down by as much as 70%. More research is needed to determine … [Read more...]
Recess May Promote Healthy Eating in Schools
Schools may want to consider adding a recess before lunch to help improve students eating habits. Investigators found that students ate 54% more fruit and vegetable servings when recess was held before lunchtime than after lunchtime. The research … [Read more...]
Hospital Infection Rates Falling
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the rates of many types of hospital-acquired infections are on the decline. The researchers found a 46% decline in “central line-associated” bloodstream infections, a 19% … [Read more...]
Parental Suicide Attempts Raise Risk of Their Children Doing the Same
According to the findings of a new study, when a parent has a history of attempting suicide, the odds that their child will attempt suicide increase five-fold when compared with the children of individuals who have not attempted suicide. Dr. Jeffrey … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Every traveler has a home of his own, and he learns to appreciate it the more from his wandering.” ~ Charles Dickens … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma Attacks
Adults who are vitamin D deficient and suffer from asthma are 25% more likely to experience an asthma attack than asthmatics with normal vitamin D levels, suggests research from Tel Aviv University in Israel. Study author Dr. Ronit Confino-Cohen … [Read more...]
Highly Rated By Patients!
According to the American Chiropractic Association, "Chiropractic physicians are the highest-rated healthcare practitioners for low-back pain treatments with their patient-centered, whole-person approach that provides greater interaction and … [Read more...]
Exercise May Help Recovering Methamphetamine Addicts
An animal study conducted by scientists at the Scripps Research Institute has found that exercise appears to reduce drug-seeking behavior in rats during methamphetamine withdrawal. Brain Structure and Function, October 2014 … [Read more...]
Gluten May Not Be the Only Culprit in Celiac Disease
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and is known to cause health problems in individuals with celiac disease. New research suggests that some individuals with celiac disease also react to non-gluten proteins. The authors of the study … [Read more...]
COX-2 Inhibitors Associated with Increased Risk of Death from Stroke
Some commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis and pain may increase a patient's risk of dying from a stroke. According to a new study, users of COX-2 inhibitors are 19% more likely to die after a stroke when compared with non-users. COX-2 inhibitors … [Read more...]
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“It is better to be alone than in bad company.” ~ George Washington … [Read more...]