Using survey responses from nearly 500 patients from chiropractic clinics throughout Australia, researchers found that nearly all patients (97.5%) were satisfied with their care and would seek chiropractic services again in the future. About seven … [Read more...]
Health News
Survival More Likely with Exercise-Related Cardiac Events
According to new research, individuals who have a cardiac arrest during or shortly after exercise are three times more likely to survive (45% survival rate) compared with those who have a cardiac arrest that is not related to exercise (15% survival … [Read more...]
Chili Peppers May Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Capsaicin, the active ingredient found in chili peppers, may help reduce colorectal cancer risk. An animal study showed that capsaicin activated a pain receptor in mice that reduced tumor development in the gut and extended the lives of test subjects … [Read more...]
Low Income People with Diabetes More Likely to Lose a Limb
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that the odds of having a limb amputated are up to ten times greater for diabetics who live in low-income neighborhoods. The authors of the study note that the majority of these … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure in Middle Age May Weaken Brain Later
If you let your blood pressure get too high in midlife, you may pay the price of mental decline when you are older. A study involving nearly 14,000 individuals found that hypertension in those aged 48 to 67 years was tied to a 6.5% drop in mental … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"I've made a promise to myself to be a 100% healthy person if nothing else." ~ Picabo Street … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Calories
Alcohol contains 7 kcal/g (second only to fat, which contains 9 kcal/g). A glass of wine has 178 calories and takes 38 minutes of brisk walking to burn off. A regular alcohol drinker may get up to 10% of their total calorie intake from alcohol. World … [Read more...]
Why Did You Wait?
Patients often wait before seeking Chiropractic care. They hope the problem will go away on its own or they try home remedies (drugs, ice, heat, other therapies, etc.) first. Injuries are almost always slower to recover when care is put off, so the … [Read more...]
Walking
Women who walked more than 3 hours a week were 43% less likely to suffer a stroke compared to those who didn't do any physical activity. Stroke, January 2013 … [Read more...]
Sugary Drinks
People who regularly consume sugary drinks are more susceptible to becoming obese or overweight. Annually, the average American consumes 100 lbs of sugar from drinks. Regularly drinking sugary beverages may amplify obesity in those genetically … [Read more...]
Less Weight Counseling?
145 million adult Americans are overweight or obese, and while the number of overweight and obese Americans has increased, the amount of weight counseling offered by primary care physicians has decreased, especially for patients with high blood … [Read more...]
Unaware?
Only 5% of Americans realize obesity raises cancer and respiratory disease risk! The majority of the public believes obesity to be the second most serious health issue in the country, after cancer. When asked whether their weight was normal, 50% … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.” ~ Tom Stoppard … [Read more...]
Obesity and Car Accident Fatalities
An analysis of over 57,000 automobile collisions concluded obese drivers are 21-80% more likely to die after the accident, depending on the severity of their obesity. Two possible reasons for the increase include: vehicle design and safety features … [Read more...]