A patient with shoulder impingement syndrome underwent chiropractic treatment that included soft tissue therapy, phonophoresis, manipulation, and shoulder exercises. At the end of treatment, the patient was symptom-free with a return to normal of … [Read more...]
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Quality of Exercise More Important Than Quantity
Scientists say that to lose weight and maintain optimal health and fitness, the quality of your exercise routine matters more than quantity. This new study suggests greater benefits can be attained from a multi-dimensional exercise program that … [Read more...]
Green Tea Component Disrupts Cancer Cell Metabolism
Researchers have discovered how an active component of green tea called epigallocatechen gallate (EGCG) disrupts the metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells. They found that ECGC suppresses the expression of lactate dehydrogenase A, a critical enzyme … [Read more...]
Smoking & Passive Smoking Cause Hearing Loss
Smokers are 15.1% more likely to develop hearing loss compared with non-smokers and passive smokers (those regularly exposed to second-hand smoke). Moreover, passive smokers were found to be 28% more likely to develop hearing loss than non-smokers. … [Read more...]
Learning A Second Language Slows Cognitive Decline
New research suggests that speaking more than one language may slow down age-related cognitive decline, even if the second language is learned during adulthood. Research leader Dr. Thomas Bak writes, "These findings are of considerable practical … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl … [Read more...]
Elevated Blood Pressure Number Determines Risks
New research points to the type of heart risk individuals face based on which number of their blood pressure reading is high. Researchers found that an elevated systolic blood pressure (top number) was associated with an increased risk of bleeding … [Read more...]
Bicycling Leads to Good Feelings
Compared with all modes of transportation, people who ride their bicycles are the happiest, followed by automobile passengers and drivers. Transportation, May 2014 … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Childhood Obesity
A new report finds that children who closely follow a diet rich in fish, nuts, grains, fruits, and vegetables are 15% less likely to be overweight or obese in comparison with their peers who do not. European Congress on Obesity, May 2014 … [Read more...]
Over 1 in 10 Elderly Injured by Outpatient Care
According to new research, nearly 11% of Medicare patients are victims of medical injuries during outpatient care. The primary causes include receiving the wrong medication, an allergic reaction to a prescribed medication, or complications resulting … [Read more...]
Cynics at Higher Risk for Dementia
Cynical, distrustful people may be at a higher risk of dementia, according to a new Finnish study. Researchers found that people with high levels of cynical distrust were three times more likely to develop dementia compared to people with low levels … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The function of man is to live, not to exist.” ~ Jack London … [Read more...]
Bad Sunburns While Young Tied to Higher Skin Cancer Risk
A new report suggests that women who get five or more sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 have an 80% increased risk for melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Besides melanoma, these groups of women also have a 68% greater risk of basal … [Read more...]
More Pain-Free Days!
A randomized trial involving 400 chronic low back pain patients found patients who received a course of twelve spinal manipulation treatments experienced 22.9 more pain-free days and 19.8 more disability-free days over the next year compared with … [Read more...]