Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers report that men with insomnia have an 11% increased risk for prostate cancer while those who normally take an afternoon nap may have up to a 9% reduced risk for the disease. Prostate, June 2022 … [Read more...]
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Overactive Bladder and Low Back Pain
Evaluation of 72 women, half with overactive bladder syndrome, revealed that those with an overactive bladder had reduced lumbopelvic stability and a greater risk for low back pain, poor sleep quality, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The findings … [Read more...]
Benefits of Resistance Training for Senior Men
For older men, a recent study found that twelve weeks of whole-body resistance training can improve leg extension and leg press performance, increase muscle mass, cut body fat, improve walking ability, and reduce inflammatory biomarkers in the blood. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Problems are cured by facing their cause.” ~ Vernon Howard … [Read more...]
Get Your Eyes Checked
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeing an eye doctor promptly if you are suffering from the following: difficulty seeing properly, redness of your eye(s), draining or eye pain, double vision, small specks that seem to … [Read more...]
Steps to Prevent Dementia
Stanford Medicine reports that the following lifestyle behaviors may reduce one’s risk for dementia: not smoking; staying at a healthy weight; getting plenty of exercises, eating healthy food; managing health problems including diabetes, high blood … [Read more...]
Sleep Quality and Low Back Pain
Among a group of 215 patients with low back pain, researchers observed an association between poor sleep quality and higher pain intensity six months later. On the other hand, participants with higher pain intensity at the start of the study were … [Read more...]
Exercise May Protect the Aging Brain
In a study that included 51 older adults, researchers observed that spending more time engaged in physical activities of any intensity improved function in areas of the brain important for executive function skills, which can help seniors remain … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Diet May Protect the Brain
An analysis of diet and cognitive performance data concerning over 4,700 adults found that consuming a plant-based diet may slow cognitive decline. American Heart Association, March 2022 … [Read more...]
Menopause Linked to Sleep Apnea and Painful Joints
Researchers report that postmenopausal women are 4.5 times more likely than premenopausal women to report sleep apnea, and they are also at increased risk for joint pain. Menopause, March 2022 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“I will go anywhere, provided it is forward.” ~ David Livingstone … [Read more...]
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart
Past studies have linked oral and cardiovascular health. A new study that looked at saliva samples from 1,200 women identified 15 types of mouth bacteria that were linked to either an elevated or reduced risk for hypertension. Senior author Dr. … [Read more...]
Childhood Troubles Can Have Lifelong Consequences
Following a review of data from the ESPRIT study, researchers report that experiencing five or more adverse childhood events—such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and emotional and physical neglect—is associated with a 52% increased risk for … [Read more...]
Mobilization Decreases Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
For patients with moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis, a new study found that mobilization therapy—a form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—is effective for improving function, reducing pain, and lowering pain sensitivity. European … [Read more...]