Dutch researchers say that it is more important for potential business or political leaders to look healthy than to appear intelligent. Their statement is based on the response of 148 adults who were asked to choose a new CEO by looking at photos of … [Read more...]
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Water Coolers at School Encourage Students to Drink More
When water dispensers were installed in a few New York City schools, students drank three times more water at lunchtime than students at schools that did not install water coolers in their lunch rooms. Researchers found that 80% of students noticed … [Read more...]
Lumbar Manipulation & Exercise for Knee Pain?
A new case study supports the use of lumbar spinal manipulation for anterior knee pain and quadriceps weakness. A 20-year-old man who underwent ACL reconstruction of the left knee with continued knee pain and quadriceps weakness presented for … [Read more...]
Daily Physical Activity Helps Maintain Vascular Health
Researchers have found that reducing daily physical activity for even a few days can lead to decreased function in the inner lining of blood vessels in the legs of healthy, young individuals. However, their work demonstrates that it's possible to … [Read more...]
Learning to Play Music Improves Kids’ Brains
MRI scans of children who received musical training showed greater thickness in the areas of the brain that influence working memory, self-control, organization, and planning for the future. The research team claims their findings "underscore the … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” ~ L.M. Montgomery … [Read more...]
Parents Need to Help in the Prevention of Teen Concussions
Experts recommend that parents play an active role in protecting their children from sport-related concussions. Several steps can be taken to help reduce the risk of concussion such as making sure their teen has the right protective gear, voicing … [Read more...]
Chiropractic and Rehabilitation for Radiculopathy
A new case study demonstrates the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care in the management of intervertebral disk bulges with radiculopathy. A 45-year-old woman with low back and right leg pain consistent with L4 nerve root entrapment received … [Read more...]
Is 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Effective as One Hour of Exercise?
Thirty minutes of daily exercise can be as effective for weight loss and improvement in body mass as 60 minutes of exercise, according to research published in 2012. The study involved moderately overweight men who either worked out hard enough to … [Read more...]
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Upset Your Gut Flora
According to a new study, heartburn medications such as Prilosec and Nexium may disrupt the population of an individual's gut bacteria, potentially increasing his or her risk for infections and other problems for up to one month after they cease … [Read more...]
Riding Adult-Sized ATVs Can Be Deadly for Youth
Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) poses a high-risk for injury or death to children and teens. Dr. Mary Aitken, a professor of pediatrics and public health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, writes, "Finding a more effective way to … [Read more...]
Blood Sugar Control and Dementia Risk
An analysis involving 1,342 elderly patients indicates that those with poorly controlled blood sugar are 3-5 times more likely to develop either dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, December 2014 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ~ Alice Walker … [Read more...]
RNA Biomarker Could Be New Screen for Prostate Cancer
Screening for prostate cancer currently involves testing a blood sample to see whether or not high concentrations of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) are present; however, many researchers consider this method to be imperfect. Soon, the PSA screening … [Read more...]