In some regions of the United States, nearly 20-25% of substance abuse admissions are for amphetamine abuse. A study involving mice showed a relationship between increased physical activity and decreased consumption of available amphetamines. If this … [Read more...]
Health News
Do You Eat White Bread?
According to new research, when white bread is a staple of an individual’s diet, they are 40% more likely to become overweight or obese compared with those who eat whole grain bread. The researchers conclude, "Consumption of white bread [of] two … [Read more...]
Worldwide Obesity Rates Significantly Increased Over the Last 33 Years
During the past three decades, there has been a significant increase in worldwide obesity rates with no significant decline noted in any country. Investigators found that over the previous 33 years, worldwide overweight and obesity rates for adults … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Stress Reduces Male Fertility
Past studies have linked stress to a number of health problems including heart disease, asthma, obesity, and depression. A new study suggests that stress can also reduce male fertility. Researchers found that men who experienced two or more stressful … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Concussions in High School Sports
Between the 1997-98 and 2007-08 school years, concussion rates increased across the board in most high school sports. While football accounts for more than half of all concussions and has the highest incident rate (.6 per 10,000 athletes), girl's … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: The 9 Risk Factors of Young-Onset Dementia
A 37-year follow-up study found the major risk factors associated with young-onset dementia disease (dementia diagnosed under age 65) included alcohol intoxication, stroke, use of antipsychotics, depression, below average height, father's dementia, … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." ~ Greek proverb … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Pregnancy Food Risk!
Laboratory tests on rats found that pregnant females who ate too many fatty and sugary foods while pregnant produced offspring that exhibited hyperactivity and stronger responses to alcohol and commonly abused drugs, like amphetamines. American … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Meet The Average Patient
After a 2005 survey of over 200 chiropractic practices, researchers revealed the average chiropractic patient is a 44-46 year old female with back pain. Back pain accounted for 41-46% of chief complaints with other common complaints including neck … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Pregnancy Food Risk!
Laboratory tests on rats found that pregnant females who ate too many fatty and sugary foods while pregnant produced offspring that exhibited hyperactivity and stronger responses to alcohol and commonly abused drugs, like amphetamines. American … [Read more...]
Exercise: Moderate Exercise Does Not Worsen Fibromyalgia Pain
While fibromyaglia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskelatal pain, moderate exercise (such as a brisk walk or light jog) for 20 minutes per day can actually help patients over the long term by improving sleep quality, decreasing … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Eat healthily, sleep well, breathe deeply, move harmoniously.” ~ Jean-Pierre Barral … [Read more...]
Diet: Grape News!
Compared to people who don't eat grapes, consumers of fresh grapes (including raisins and 100% grape juice) eat more whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, and … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Resetting Your Clock
According to new research, camping in the wilderness for a week can synchronize our internal clocks to the solar day, allowing our bodies to normalize melatonin levels. On average, study participants went to bed and awoke two hours earlier when only … [Read more...]