An analysis of musculoskeletal injuries among police officers in South Korea found that officers who suffer from one or more chronic diseases (diabetes, for example) are 1.78 times more likely to experience musculoskeletal pain in the shoulder, neck, … [Read more...]
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Daily Moderate Exercise Reduces Disability Risk in Seniors
Daily moderate exercise can mean the difference between becoming housebound or keeping up with everyday activities later in life. Researchers found that daily moderate exercise among participants ages 70 to 89 reduced loss of mobility by 28% and … [Read more...]
Avoid Eating When You’re Not Hungry
If you want to avoid eating when you’re not hungry, it is important to avoid common triggers that can lead to consuming extra calories and packing on pounds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that common triggers include … [Read more...]
Kidney Stones Increase Risk of Heart Disease
A new study suggests that kidney stones can increase an individual's risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. The results of the study found that patients with kidney stones have a 19% increased risk for coronary heart disease and a 40% higher … [Read more...]
Differences in Brains of People with Dyslexia
Dyslexia causes problems with reading and writing and is the most commonly diagnosed learning disorder in the United States. Researchers have discovered that people with this condition have disrupted network connections in their brains. Using … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.” ~ Euripides … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Children from Falling Out a Window
A young child can fall from an open window in a moment's notice, so it's vital for parents and caregivers to take measures now to help prevent such a tragedy. The National Safety Council recommends always supervising young children, keeping windows … [Read more...]
Walk More to Reduce Neck Pain Risk
Workers who are mostly sedentary can lower their risk for neck pain by simply walking an extra half mile per day. Researchers followed 367 office workers for one year and monitored how many steps they took each day via a pedometer. The scientists … [Read more...]
Exercise Curbs Nightly Trips to the Bathroom for Men
If you’re a male and you have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate, you may want to engage in more activity during the day. Compared to men who were inactive, those who were physically active for one or more hours per week were 13% less … [Read more...]
Eat More Fruit to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
A study including 450,000 participants in China revealed that eating fruit every day lowers an individual's risk for cardiovascular problems by up to 40%. The authors recommend adding fruit to your cereal, keeping an apple with you for a snack, or … [Read more...]
Good News, Smoke-Free Homes Have Doubled!
The results of a recent study indicate that the national prevalence of smoke-free homes in the United States (US) has increased from 43% in the early 1990s to 83% at the start of the current decade. The authors of the study hypothesize that the … [Read more...]
Could Type AB Blood Be a Risk Factor for Dementia?
Individuals with blood type AB appear to be more likely to develop the thinking and memory problems that lead to dementia, according to a new study involving over 30,000 participants. However, because more studies are needed to confirm their … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.” ~ Margaret Mead … [Read more...]
Improved Sleep May Reduce Time Away from Work
It appears that absence from work due to sickness is related to a lack of good sleep. A new study has found that people who regularly get seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night are less likely to be absent from work due to an illness. … [Read more...]