"Genius defined; of inspiration 1% percent, of perspiration, 99%." ~ Thomas A. Edison … [Read more...]
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Wellness/Prevention: Keep Young Drivers Safe
In May 2010, New Jersey implemented Kyleigh's Law, requiring all 16-20 year old drivers with a permit or intermediate license to display a reflective decal on the front and back license plates of vehicles they are operating. The decal is intended to … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Why Wait?
The activities of every day living can cause micro-traumas to the musculoskeletal system. While these injuries may not result in pain, if left untreated they may lead to more serious problems such as back or neck pain (for example). Regular … [Read more...]
Exercise: Yoga
Yoga stretches all of the soft tissues of your body such as ligaments, tendons, and the fascia sheaths that surround your muscles. No matter your level of yoga, you most likely will see benefits in a very short period of time. Yoga participants had … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Stop Smoking!
Female smokers in the UK die 10 years earlier (on average) than non-smokers. However, women who stop smoking by age 30 are 97% less likely to suffer a smoking related, premature death. The Lancet, October 2012 … [Read more...]
Diet: Grapes!
Grape consumption is linked to healthier diet habits and higher intake of nutrients. Individuals who consume products made with grapes also have higher intake of the following: dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Sleep?
Just one night of inadequate sleep can detrimentally trigger an increase (by as much as 60%) in brain activity related to anticipating negative emotional events. UC Berkeley, October 2012 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health." ~ Voltaire … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Do Video Games Enhance Cognitive Abilities?
In a recent study, it was demonstrated that there is little solid evidence that games enhance cognition at all. On the other hand, it may be the people who have these enhanced abilities are more likely to play video games. Proceedings of the Royal … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Cherries and Gout
Eating cherries over a two-day period reduced the risk of gout attacks by 35%. Arthritis & Rheumatism, October 2012 … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Athletes Feel The Difference
"Were it not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal." ~Dan O'Brien, Olympic Gold Medalist and 3x World Champion Decathlete … [Read more...]
Exercise: Just A Few Minutes
Participants who peddled a stationary bike as hard as possible at the highest resistance for 30 seconds, followed by 4 minutes of peddling at slow speeds with little resistance (5 rounds), burned as many as 200 calories despite only vigorously … [Read more...]
Diet: Happiness and Mental Health
Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat 7 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Mental wellbeing appeared to rise with the number of daily portions of fruit and vegetables people consumed. Wellbeing peaked at seven portions a … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Fast-Tracked Drugs!
A recent study tracked a total of 434 new active substances (NASs) approved by Health Canada between 1995 and 2010. The NASs were then compared to see whether a difference in safety existed between those that had gone through Health Canada's standard … [Read more...]