In the study, researchers analyzed data on 642 young adults and found that those who had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as children were 45% more likely to have been involved in automobile collision than those … [Read more...]
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Honey Can Soothe a Cough
A review of data from fourteen clinical trials found that consuming honey may be more effective at combatting coughing spells than over-the-counter cough syrups in adults and children over the age of one. Lead review author Dr. Hibatullah Abuelgasim … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” ~ William Penn … [Read more...]
Early Bedtime Best for Diabetics?
Questionnaires completed by 635 type 2 diabetics revealed that those who went to bed late and woke up later in the morning were more likely to have an excessively sedentary lifestyle, which places them at an elevated risk for several poor health … [Read more...]
Declining Physical and Mental Health Increases Fall Risk
Seniors with co-occurring physical frailty and cognitive impairment are 3.5 times more likely to experience two or more falls over a three-year period than their more physically and mentally robust peers. European Journal of Neurology, October 2020 … [Read more...]
Manual Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritic Knee Pain
Among a group of 46 rheumatoid arthritis patients with knee pain, those treated with ten sessions of manual therapy (joint mobilization and post isometric relaxation) experienced a greater reduction in knee pain than participants who received a … [Read more...]
Whole Grains May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Using data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, researchers estimate that a diet rich in whole grains may reduce an individual’s risk for colorectal cancer by up to 16%. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Fatty Liver a Common Issue with Type 1 Diabetics
A review of data from 20 published studies showed that approximately 20% of adult type 1 diabetics will develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“No one is ever ordinary.” ~ Tanith Lee … [Read more...]
Quit Smoking for a Healthier Gut
During the last decade, several studies have demonstrated that healthier gut microbiome is associated with a reduced risk for a variety of poor health outcomes. In a study that included 36 smokers who participated in a twelve-week smoking cessation … [Read more...]
PTSD May Increase Dementia Risk
Following a review of findings from eight studies that included long-term data concerning nearly 1.7 million adults, researchers report that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risk for dementia by 55%. British Journal of … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
Happy Thanksgiving from the doctors and staff here at Premier Healthcare. … [Read more...]
Spinal Manipulation Improves Soccer Kicking Strength
In a recent experiment involving former varsity levels soccer players, researchers observed a significant increase in ball velocity and peak activation of the knee extensor muscles among participants after a single application of spinal manipulative … [Read more...]
Physical Activity at Work Important to Health
According to a recent study that assessed the fitness and physical health of young adults, those who primarily worked at a desk were more likely to have poor fitness, a large waist circumference, and an increased risk for obesity. On the other hand, … [Read more...]