New research shows that a heart attack sufferer’s risk for a recurrent heart attack within the following year declined by approximately 20% between 2008 and 2017. Study author Dr. Sanne Peters notes, “Improvements in the emergency treatment of heart … [Read more...]
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“The groundwork of all happiness is health.” ~ Leigh Hunt … [Read more...]
Strict Rules About Tobacco Products Reduces Teens Likelihood to Use Them
A study that included over 23,000 teenagers revealed that adolescents are up to 26% less likely to use tobacco products when parents had set strict rules on the matter. Pediatrics, October 2020 … [Read more...]
Money Worries Increase Risk of Suicide Among Those with ADHD
According to a new study, adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop financial difficulties, which places them at an elevated risk for suicide. Study co-author Dr. Theodore Beauchine notes, “The impulsivity … [Read more...]
Daily Musculoskeletal Pain Common Among Seniors
Questionnaires completed by 14,155 older men and women revealed that about half experience moderate-to-intense musculoskeletal pain on most days, often in the lower back, knees, and upper back. Nearly a third reported that their pain regularly … [Read more...]
Early Sports Helps Girls Reduce ADHD Symptoms Later
A study that included nearly 1,500 children revealed that girls who consistently participated in organized sports were less likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their peers. No such link was noted in boys. … [Read more...]
Sugar Consumption While Breastfeeding May Affect Cognitive Development of Child
New research that looked at data concerning 88 mother-child pairs revealed that a high maternal intake of sugary beverages during the first month of breastfeeding was associated with poorer cognitive development in her offspring at age two. … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive assessments completed by 218 individuals—roughly half with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea—revealed an association between more severe sleep apnea symptoms and worse cognitive function. Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine, October 2020 … [Read more...]
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“Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.” ~ Bil Keane … [Read more...]
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Has Mental Impact on Children
Using data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study, researchers estimate that in utero exposure to cannabis is associated with an elevated childhood risk for depression, anxiety, impulsivity, social problems, and lower cognitive … [Read more...]
Spinal Manipulation for Lumbar Radiculopathy?
For patients with subacute or chronic lumbar radiculopathy, spinal manipulative therapy—a form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—may be an effective intervention for improving back and leg pain, perceived disability, spinal range of … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Help Diabetics Live Longer
A survey of 4,859 adults found that diabetics who met exercise guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week had a 32% lower risk for early death than those classified as physically inactive. European Association for the … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! 2021
Happy New Year - 2021 - from the doctors and staff at Premier Healthcare Placerville. … [Read more...]
Can a Healthy Diet Reduce Heart Risks in Obese Adults?
New research that looked at long-term health and dietary data concerning over 79,000 adults found that adopting a Mediterranean-style diet can mitigate some, but not all, of the cardiovascular risks associated with obesity. PLOS Medicine, September … [Read more...]