A study of 225 severe migraine sufferers found that during the previous two years, nearly the same percentage sought treatment from a Doctor of Chiropractic (27.1%) as sought out pharmacological treatment from their General Practitioner … [Read more...]
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Preventing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse kills more people in the United States each year than cocaine and heroine combined. A six-year study on the efficacy of programs designed to curb teenage prescription drug abuse finds that school-based programs are largely … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Deaths Larger than Reported
A new report suggests that Alzheimer’s disease contributes to an estimated 500,000 deaths per year in the United States. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 83,494 Alzheimer’s deaths were reported in 2010, … [Read more...]
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“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” ~ Albert Einstein … [Read more...]
For Younger Prostate Cancer Patients, is Surgery a Better Option than Waiting?
Among younger men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, mortality rates are over 40% lower for those who are treated surgically compared with those who follow watchful waiting (relying on changes in symptoms to determine if/when further treatment … [Read more...]
Is Saturated Fat Really that Bad?
For years, healthcare providers have recommended following a diet low in saturated fat to reduce the risk of heart disease. New research claims that such a diet does not curb heart disease or prolong life. According to Dr. James DiNicolantonio, there … [Read more...]
Exercise Improves Brain Power
Recent research shows that aerobic exercise improves activity in certain areas of the brain as well as the connectivity of those structures. Researchers found that the more fit a person is, the stronger the connectivity in the brain and the better … [Read more...]
High Prevalence of Back Pain in High School Sports
Low back pain is a surprisingly common complaint among young athletes. A study from Finland analyzed 464 teenage athletes from a variety of sports and found that 54.9% experienced back pain during the previous year but only about a quarter sought … [Read more...]
New Smartphone Case Measures Vital Signs
Azoi, an American technology company, has just announced a smartphone case that measures blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and blood oxygen levels. This new health tracker is called Wello and works by using several sensors located in the case … [Read more...]
Do I Have Whiplash? – Check on the Symptoms
Majority of health related conditions deteriorate over time if you do not seek an immediate treatment to cure them. This is very common since we often take things lightly and overlook the intense conditions related to a pinch like pain. Neck sprain … [Read more...]
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“Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect all these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything." ~ Norman Lear … [Read more...]
Mentally Ill More Often Victims of Violence
According to a new report, mentally ill adults 50% more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of violence. Study author Dr. Sarah Desmarais writes, "We hear about the link between violence and mental illness in the news, and we wanted to … [Read more...]
How to Treat a Car Accident Injury through Chiropractic
Government stats for traffic safety reveal that more than 30,000 casualties occur due to vehicle related accidents in United States every year. Although, strong road and safety regulations are in place for the safety of travelers, little results have … [Read more...]
People with Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Pneumonia
Researchers followed 34,000 patients (7,000 with sleep apnea and 27,000 without sleep apnea) for eleven years and compared the occurrence of pneumonia in each group. They discovered individuals with sleep apnea have a 20% greater risk for pneumonia … [Read more...]