“Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.” ~ Gandhi … [Read more...]
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Wellness/Prevention: Constantly Changing
Your body is constantly sloughing off old cells and growing new ones. For example, you shed 600,000 particles of skin every hour, about 1.5 lbs a year. By 70 years of age, you will have lost 105 lbs of skin. Gray’s Anatomy … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Important Posture
Poor posture is associated with asymmetries in motion, leading to accelerated degenerative spinal joint pathology that will, in time, adversely affect the nervous system. Koch et al, 2002 … [Read more...]
Exercise: My Max Heart Rate
This is the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute (bpm). It is a useful measure for workouts, to gauge training intensities. People over 35 years of age who are overweight or have not done exercise for a long time are advised to have … [Read more...]
Diet: Soft Drinks, Smoking and Asthma
A high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 13.3% of participants with asthma and 15.6% of those with COPD reported consuming more than half a liter of soda per day. … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Memory Boost?
6 million Americans and 30 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease each year. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the US and the 5th leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. New research shows that stimulating … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Think About It… Smoking?
In 2010, the number of dementia diagnoses around the world was estimated at 36 million with numbers increasing and predicted to double every 20 years. In a study of 6000+ men (average age 56 years), those who smoked were linked to a more rapid … [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...]
Wellness/Prevention: 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...]
Chiropractic: Inflammation!
Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury and is part of the healing process. However, if proper care is not received, inflammation can hinder the healing process and may lead to scarring, improper motion, and additional pain. Signs of … [Read more...]
Exercise: Not At School!
In the 1920s, 97% of US college students were required to take Physical Education (PE); today, that number is at an all-time low of 39%. 34% of adolescents and teens ages 12-19 are overweight and 17% are obese. These rates have roughly doubled since … [Read more...]
Diet: Diet Linked To Depression?
Though there is plenty of evidence for an association between diet and depression, and that fast food increases risk of depression (while the Mediterranean diet decreases it), most studies do not show causality. It is difficult to be sure if diet is … [Read more...]
Health Alert: American Health
Americans have shorter life expectancy and higher rates of injury and disease than citizens of other industrialized countries. A 2011 report showed that the US ranked 50th in life expectancy. In most health issues (infant mortality, teenage … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: No Interruptions, Please
Short interruptions (such as the few seconds it takes to silence that buzzing smart phone) have a surprisingly large effect on one's ability to accurately complete a task. Interruptions of just three seconds can double your chances for making … [Read more...]