A past study found that chiropractic manipulation combined with therapeutic massage resulted in a 68% reduction in the intensity of migraine headaches within one hour of treatment. The findings add to previous research indicating the benefits of … [Read more...]
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Sit Less!
Shortening the amount of time spent sitting can protect your aging DNA. A newly published study looked at how physical activity affects telomere length. Telomeres can be found on the ends of chromosomes and stop them from unraveling or clumping … [Read more...]
Soy May Promote Breast Cancer?
Researchers suggest that women with breast cancer should only eat soy foods in moderation and avoid supplements containing soy. This recommendation is based on findings that soy protein consumption may increase activity in genes linked to breast … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes a Possible Gateway to Drug Use, Addiction, and Tobacco Smoking
An alarming report claims that using electronic cigarettes may lead to tobacco cigarette smoking and increase the likelihood of illicit drug use and addiction. The researchers discovered that when mice were exposed to nicotine, the substance … [Read more...]
Could Cerebellum Injury Be a Possible Cause of Autism?
Princeton University scientists say their research indicates that an injury to the cerebellum early in life may make a child 36 times more likely to score highly on autism screening tests. Study author Dr. Sam Wang adds, "What we realized from … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” ~ Heraclitus … [Read more...]
Smartphone App Could Help Doctors Diagnose Hereditary Diseases
Hereditary diseases can be difficult to detect, as they can present an array of symptoms similar to other illnesses. Researchers have created a smartphone app called “Phenomizer” that can help simplify diagnosis for these types of conditions. Doctors … [Read more...]
Lower Premature Birth Risk Observed…
Does consulting with a Doctor of Chiropractic have any effect on birth outcomes? An analysis of data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health indicates that the answer may be yes. Researchers found that pregnant women who sought … [Read more...]
Exercise Improves Motor Skill Development
Researchers have demonstrated that a single bout of acute cardiovascular exercise can improve an individual’s ability to learn new motor skills up to a week after performing the activity. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, August 2014 … [Read more...]
Are Five Portions of Fruit & Veggies a Day Enough?
Consuming fruits and vegetables is important to reduce the risk of mortality from illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, but past studies have failed to come to a consensus on the ideal amount that should be consumed. A new study indicates that … [Read more...]
Heart Attack Survival Rates Affected by Arrival Time at Hospital
The American Heart Association has found that heart attack patients who present to a hospital at night, during the weekend, or on a holiday have a 13% increased risk of dying compared with heart attack patients who are admitted during regular hours. … [Read more...]
Gardens Can Calm People with Dementia
A review of 17 previous studies has found that gardening tasks -- such as watering plants or sitting or strolling in a garden -- can help sooth anxiety in some dementia patients. Experts say the findings are encouraging, and ongoing research into the … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci … [Read more...]
Smartphone Could Screen for Jaundice in Newborns
A team from the University of Washington is developing a smartphone app called BiliCam that could make it easier for doctors and parents to monitor newborns to determine if blood tests are needed to confirm jaundice. Caregivers can use the app by … [Read more...]