Examinations of 279 older adults revealed that seniors who are free of musculoskeletal pain are more likely to have the following characteristics: healthy weight; stronger back muscles, greater physical ability, better balance with eyes closed, … [Read more...]
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Vitamin D Supplement May Help with Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Among a group of 57 type 2 diabetics, those given a vitamin D supplement reported improvements with respect to both neuropathic pain symptoms and balance. Journal of Pain Research, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Colon Cancer Hits the Poor and City Dwellers the Hardest
An analysis of data concerning nearly 27,000 colon cancer patients in the United States revealed that colon cancer-related mortality rates are higher in both urban environments and in areas with below-average per capita incomes than in more affluent … [Read more...]
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“A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.” ~ Charles Darwin … [Read more...]
Happy Easter from the Doctors & Staff at Premier Healthcare
Happy Easter from the Doctors & Staff at Premier Healthcare Placerville! … [Read more...]
Many Kids and Adults Have Low Vitamin D Status
According to the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 30% of children and 60% of adults worldwide have either low or deficient vitamin D levels. The current research suggests that low vitamin D status is associated with several poor … [Read more...]
PTSD Tied to Earlier Death
An assessment of data concerning 64,000 emergency responders and civilians exposed to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, revealed that those who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had a 54-64% increased risk for early … [Read more...]
Manual Therapies for Low Back Pain
A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot found in skeletal muscle that is associated with chronic pain conditions, including chronic low back pain. In this study, researchers compared the effect of three manual therapies—manual pressure … [Read more...]
Plyometric Training May Reduce ACL Injury Risk
Past research suggests that poor dynamic balance and knee proprioception can increase an athlete’s risk for a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In this study, researchers observed that female badminton players who participated in a … [Read more...]
Diet Linked to Breast Cancer Survivability
An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative Modification clinical trial found that breast cancer patients who adopted a low-fat diet that emphasized an increased intake of vegetables, fruits, and grains were more likely to survive the next … [Read more...]
Diabetic Pregnancies May Lead to Hearing Risk in Offspring
Using data from the Audiological and Genetic Database, researchers estimate that children of diabetic pregnancies have an elevated risk for bilateral and sensorineural hearing loss. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, February … [Read more...]
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“Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength.” ~ Eric Hoffer … [Read more...]
Hoarse Voice?
For the most part, the causes of hoarseness—a raspy or strained voice—are not serious and usually resolve within a few weeks. The Cleveland Clinic offers these probable causes of hoarseness: a common cold or an upper respiratory infection, using your … [Read more...]
Post-Whiplash Headaches
A review of findings from 44 published studies concluded that 60% of whiplash patients will experience headaches within one week of their injury and up to 38% may continue to report headaches up to one year later. Doctors of chiropractic are trained … [Read more...]