Two independent reviewers analyzed data from 360 studies published between 2000 and 2013 related to the use of manual therapies -- such as chiropractic care -- to treat acute, subacute, and chronic non-specific low back pain. For all levels of low … [Read more...]
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Exercise Improves Body Composition for Kids
A recent study referred to as “FITKids” demonstrated the extent to which physical activity can improve body composition, which is important as it contributes to overall health. The study included 220 eight- to nine-year-olds who were assigned to … [Read more...]
Fruits & Veggies May Not Help Weight Loss
Adding more servings of fruits and vegetables is often recommended for individuals trying to lose weight, but according to researchers, doing so may not help them shed excess pounds. A review of seven studies found that increasing fruit and vegetable … [Read more...]
Serious Allergic Reactions with Some Acne Products
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers who use certain over-the-counter skin products for acne due to the risk of extreme allergic reactions. The active ingredients benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid are suspected to cause … [Read more...]
Tinnitus Affects How Sufferers Process Emotion
Tinnitus is a condition in which patients hear noises that aren’t really there such as ringing, whooshing, whistles, and whines. According to experts, individuals with persistent tinnitus are more likely to experience increased stress, anxiety, … [Read more...]
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"One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Detection Rate Improves with New Screening Technique
Adding a 3D imaging technique called tomosynthesis to digital mammography appears to result in both a reduction in the number of patients being called back for additional testing and an increase in breast cancer detection rates. Digital tomosynthesis … [Read more...]
Exercise May Benefit Pregnant Women with High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, are the most common and dangerous pregnancy complications, occurring in 5-8% of pregnancies. An animal study revealed that placental ischemia-induced hypertension in rats was alleviated by … [Read more...]
Back Pain Patients Have Less Flexible Hamstrings
Evaluations of 72 patients with low back pain indicate a possible relationship between mechanical back pain and hamstring tightness. Researchers found that patients with more severe back pain had tighter hamstrings than patients with more mild or … [Read more...]
Your Child May Be Consuming Too Many Vitamins & Minerals
The Environmental Working Group believes that fortifying foods with vitamins and minerals is placing children in danger. The report summarizes how millions of American children under eight years of age are getting too much vitamin A, zinc, and niacin … [Read more...]
Watching TV for Three or More Hours Daily May Increase Risk of Early Death
Most people enjoy taking time to watch a favorite television show in order to relax and unwind. New research suggests that watching three hours or more of television per day could double an individual's risk of premature death. Investigators … [Read more...]
Dementia Risk Rises with Traumatic Brain Injury
A review of data on 188,774 veterans (ages 55 and up) found that 1,229 had been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). During the study's nine-year follow-up period, 16% of veterans with a TBI developed dementia compared with only 10% of … [Read more...]
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“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe … [Read more...]
Protecting Children’s Teeth
The American Dental Association recommends the following to promote healthy teeth in children: don’t share feeding spoons with baby or place baby’s pacifier in your mouth; wipe gums after feedings; begin brushing as soon at teeth come in; provide … [Read more...]