Questionnaires completed by 35 senior pet owners revealed that a third had considered suicide but cited caring for their pet as a reason to live. The findings suggest that pet ownership for seniors may possibly prevent some suicides. Dr. Gary … [Read more...]
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Knee Stiffness Linked to Spinal Issue?
Examinations of patients following total knee replacement revealed that those who continued to report knee stiffness were more likely to have sagittal spinal malalignment. The researchers suspect that postural abnormalities in the spine may lead to … [Read more...]
Gardening is Good for Your Body Image
A review of survey data revealed that gardeners have higher levels of body appreciation and body pride, as well as higher levels of appreciation for their body's functionality compared with non-gardeners. Ecophysiology, March 2020 … [Read more...]
Bad Diets Are Costly to Society
New research suggests that if adults in the United States adopted healthier eating habits, it could save the country roughly $50 billion in healthcare-associated expenses for the treatment of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. American Heart … [Read more...]
Vaping and Chronic Lung Disease
Researchers analyzed records from 2013 to 2016 on new lung disease diagnoses and found that both traditional smoking and e-cigarette use are associated with an elevated risk for chronic lung disease compared with nonsmokers (50% and 33%, … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you.” ~ Maxwell Maltz … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency and Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with an elevated risk for preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preterm birth. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, March 2020 … [Read more...]
TBI May Increase Stroke Risk Later in Life
A review of data concerning 132 individuals treated for traumatic brain injury (TBI) between 2006 and 2010 revealed that those with more severe concussions were significantly more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke in the following decade. Journal … [Read more...]
Chronic Neck Pain Can Affect the Mid Back
Examinations of 78 individuals (48 of whom had chronic neck pain) revealed an association between chronic neck pain and abnormal thoracic spinal curvature, reduce thoracic mobility, and impaired respiratory strength. Annals of Rehabilitative … [Read more...]
Closed for Memorial Day
Our office is closed today, May 25th, 2020. Today we honor and remember our servicemen, women, and K-9's who answered America's call to service and paid the ultimate price. Thank you. We remember you. God Bless America! … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, engaging in a regular exercise program is generally considered safe and can improve pain, function, fatigue, and mental health. Current Opinion in Rheumatology, March 2020 … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Diet During Childhood Linked to Depression
An inflammatory dietary pattern is characterized by a high intake of meat, eggs, preserved/processed foods, and sugary drinks. A review of data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children revealed that kids with an inflammatory dietary … [Read more...]
Websites May Contain Incorrect Info on Antidepressants
Researchers reviewed articles from 39 informative websites from ten countries on the topic of antidepressant use and found that thirteen sites failed to note that antidepressant use may increase suicide ideation, only two reported that … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Love cultivates hope; hope fertilizes resilience, and we can all be farmers of dreams.” ~ George E. Miller … [Read more...]