Approximately one in five prescriptions to elderly people are inappropriate. Some of the medications with the highest rates of inappropriate use were the antihistamine diphenhydramine, the antidepressant amitriptyline, and the pain reliever … [Read more...]
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Mental Attitude: Cannabis and IQ?
A recent study indicates that daily cannabis use by teenagers (< 18 years old) results in neuropsychological decline, which persists even after they stop smoking. The group also had IQ scores that were 8 points lower than their counterparts who … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas A. Edison … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: 6 Tips For Injury Prevention In Young Athletes
Wellness/Prevention: 6 Tips For Injury Prevention In Young Athletes: Take at least 1 day off a week to give your body time to recover. Take breaks to reduce risk of injury and prevent heat illness. Use correct gear that is right for the sport and … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Neck Posture and Whiplash
Abnormal, pre-injury curves of the neck increase the risk of whiplash injury to the facet capsules, and predispose the patient to accelerated post traumatic long-term, degenerative changes of the spine. Journal of Biomechanics, June 2005 … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Calcium and Vitamin D?
It has been a long standing protocol for men at risk of bone loss from hormonal treatment for prostate cancer to take Calcium and vitamin D supplements. New research shows this type of supplementation does not prevent bone loss and may increase the … [Read more...]
Diet: Deep Fried?
Fairs and boardwalks serve up plenty of deep-fried diet disasters. From fried cheesecake (around 500 calories), to fried macaroni and cheese (roughly 610 calories), and gigantic turkey legs (about 1,136 calories and 54 grams of fat), most … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Learning and Stress
Stressed and non-stressed persons use different brain regions and different strategies when learning. Non-stressed individuals applied a deliberate learning strategy, while stressed subjects relied more on their gut feelings. Journal of Neuroscience, … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Headaches Distract You
The throbbing…pounding…sensation of a splitting headache is an all too accepted condition for millions of people each day. Some suffer with headaches several times a month, others even more often. A headache can be a distraction that affects your job … [Read more...]
Diet: Stroke and Diet
A poor diet may increase your risk of stroke in a few significant ways. Eating too much fat and cholesterol can lead to arteries that are narrowed by plaque, eating too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure, and eating too many calories can … [Read more...]
Don’t Daydream About a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting a restful night of sleep is an absolute requirement. It is not an option. Your body must sleep and replenish itself for you to operate at an optimal level. For many people, a good night's sleep is something they only daydream about because … [Read more...]
Chiropractic is Part of a Wellness Lifestyle
Chiropractic care is like “orthodontics” for the spine. Clinically, repeated Chiropractic adjustments “train” the vertebrae to maintain their proper alignment and movement. Like the time required for braces to achieve correction depends on an … [Read more...]
Fatigue is a Warning Sign
Unfortunately, fatigue is a problem that saps the joy out of life for numerous people every day. Maybe the person working next to you, a family member, or even you, have felt the effects of being too tired to work properly. You simply do not have the … [Read more...]
Chiropractors are Real Doctors
Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) comprise the second largest health care profession with over 50,000 practitioners in the U.S. They earn the title “doctor” along with Medical Doctors (M.D.), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.), and Dentists (D.D.S. and … [Read more...]