To reduce the risk of injury when lifting heavy objects, the University of North Carolina recommends the following: prepare for the weight; get as close to the object as possible; keep your back straight and bend at the knees; get a good handhold, … [Read more...]
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Can Sarcopenia Be Slowed or Reversed?
Sarcopenia is a disease associated with the loss of skeletal muscle mass during the aging process that affects around 12% of the elderly. The results of a recent study suggest that consuming adequate amounts of protein and staying physically active … [Read more...]
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Common Among Elderly
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a debilitating condition associated with the degeneration of the spine, which can have a wide range of symptoms including back pain, leg pain, numbness and tingling in the legs, and reduced physical function. A review of … [Read more...]
Temporomandibular Dysfunction May Impair Aerobic Capacity
In this study, researchers compared the peak oxygen consumption of 31 young women with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and 31 young women without the condition and observed that members of the TMD group had lower aerobic capacity. Cranio, March … [Read more...]
The More You Know…
Questionnaires completed by 438 college students revealed that those with greater health literacy tended to consume more servings of fruits and vegetables per day than participants with little knowledge of general health, health promotion, and … [Read more...]
Weight Gain Dangerous to Lungs
While pulmonary function is expected to decline with advancing age, the results of a study that monitored 3,700 adults for two decades found that weight gain over time can hasten this process. Thorax, February 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” ~ Alain de Botton … [Read more...]
Healthy Heart When Young Leads to Healthier Brain Later
The results of a long-term study regarding participants whom researchers monitored from age 24 through age 54 found that those with a healthier heart at the start of the study performed better on memory and cognitive assessments three decades later. … [Read more...]
Sleep Helps Teens Adjust to High School
In this study, researchers observed that ninth-graders who slept eight or more hours per night were better able to adjust to the academic and social rigors of high school than freshmen with poor sleep habits. Michigan State University, February 2020 … [Read more...]
Up to 1 in 5 Headaches Originate in the Neck!
Cervicogenic headaches are described as headaches caused by dysfunction in the neck. The current research suggests that cervicogenic headaches account for 15-20% of chronic headache cases. Doctors of chiropractic commonly use manual therapies, such … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Keeps the Brain from Shrinking?
Researchers used MRI scans to collect data on the brain size of more than 1,550 seniors and found that the average brain size of the most active participants was 883 cubic centimeters, compared to only 871 cubic centimeters among those leading more … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Eat More Fruits and Veggies…
Using data from the Genes Environment Interaction in Respiratory Diseases study, researchers estimate that individuals who consume a flavonoid-rich diet are less likely to experience non-allergic rhinitis. Public Health Nutrition, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Many Young Adults Have Bad Health Habits
An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that less than half of young adults meet current exercise guidelines and less than one in six consume the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. Federal … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.” ~ Rene Descartes … [Read more...]