Proprioception is the body's ability to sense where its various parts are in relation to one another for purposes of movement and balance. Examinations of 151 adults of varying ages with or without chronic low back pain revealed that chronic low back … [Read more...]
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How to Make Exercise a Daily Habit
Harvard University offers the following tips to help make exercise a daily habit: piece your workout together, such as getting 10 minutes in the morning, noon, and night; exercise with a friend; take a walk during lunch; use a pedometer to keep track … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Can Affect Cognitive Function
Cognitive assessments completed by over 500 individuals at various stages of life revealed that those who grew up in areas with greater exposure to air pollution experienced more severe cognitive decline than participants from less polluted … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass … [Read more...]
Simple, Affordable Test May Curb Colorectal Cancer Deaths.
Scientists have developed a test called fecal immunochemical test (FIT) that may help identify individuals at risk for developing colorectal cancer by finding traces of blood in the stool. An examination of data on 3,890 patients who received the FIT … [Read more...]
Touchscreens May Contribute to Distraction in Toddlers
Assessments of 40 children conducted at 1.5 years and 3.5 years of age revealed that those who spent the most time using touchscreens each day were less likely to resist distraction than kids who used electronic devices less often. JAMA Pediatrics, … [Read more...]
Does Smartphone Use Contribute to Musculoskeletal Pain?
Questionnaires completed by 294 university students revealed that heavy smartphone users were more likely to experience pain in the neck, upper back, and hands/wrists, especially those who met the criteria for smartphone addiction. The findings … [Read more...]
Green Mediterranean Diet for NAFLD Patients?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. An 18-month study involving 294 NAFLD patients revealed that those who adopted the green … [Read more...]
Air Pollution May Affect Fertility.
Particulate matter is a mixture of dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets in the air and has been linked to an elevated risk for several poor health outcomes. According to a new study that included over 2,200 women, living in areas with higher … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“What we spend our time on is probably the most important decision we make.” — Ray Kurzweil … [Read more...]
Winter Wellness Tips
The following tips may help one stay healthy during the colder months: shift your sleep cycle earlier by one hour; take magnesium, which is a common deficiency; practice simple breathing techniques to keep calm, focused, and energized; avoid drinking … [Read more...]
Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Declining IQ
A review of long-term data concerning over 6,000 individuals revealed that frequent cannabis use from adolescence onward is associated with a drop in IQ of approximately two points by around age 40. Senior author Dr. Mary Cannon adds, “Previous … [Read more...]
Sit-to-Stand Rotation and Low Back Pain
An experiment that included 24 individuals revealed that standing with seated breaks at a 3:1 ratio may be an effective strategy for mitigating one’s risk of experiencing back pain associated with prolonged standing. Ergonomics, December 2020 … [Read more...]
Grip Strength May Identify Individuals at Risk for Heart Disease
Handgrip strength is a tool used by researchers to estimate an individual’s overall fitness level. A study that reviewed health records of over 3,000 middle-aged and older adults identified an association between reduced grip strength and greater … [Read more...]