An analysis of data from the UK Biobank concerning over 175,000 women identified an association between higher physical activity levels and a reduced risk for breast cancer in both pre- and post-menopausal women. British Journal of Cancer, January … [Read more...]
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Fish Oil Supplements May Reduce Disk Degeneration
In a recent study involving rats with intervertebral disk degeneration, those given a daily 530mg supplement of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA for two months had fewer MRI findings for disk degeneration progression than rodents given a placebo. … [Read more...]
Ozone and COPD Risk
Johns Hopkins University reports that for every 5-parts-per-billion increase in ten-year ozone exposure, the risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases by 16%, regardless of smoking history. Johns Hopkins University, December … [Read more...]
Today’s Chiropractic Humor
"My chiropractor said that since I had the twins my posture has improved." … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr. … [Read more...]
Know the Warning Signs for Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and a significant cause of disability in the United States. The American Stroke Association list the following warning signs of a stroke: face drooping on one side, arm weakness and/or numbness, and slurred speech. … [Read more...]
Vaping Linked to Depression
Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey concerning more than 890,000 adults, researchers estimate that current e-cigarette users are two times more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those who have never used … [Read more...]
Chronic Neck Pain Affects Shoulder Muscle Activation
Using surface electromyography to assess multiple muscles in the neck and shoulder region, researchers observed increased onset delays in the anterior and middle deltoid and a peak delay in the upper trapezius muscle among participants with chronic … [Read more...]
How Exercise Boosts Oxygen to the Brain
Scientists have long assumed that blood is always saturated with oxygen, but according to a recent study, this isn’t the case and may explain why exercise is linked to better brain function. In the study, researchers monitored respiration, neural … [Read more...]
Most Expectant Mothers Don’t Get Enough Iron and Calcium
The results of a recent literature review suggest that 91% of pregnant women have inadequate daily iron intake while 55% fail to consume enough calcium. Maternal & Child Nutrition, December 2019 … [Read more...]
Smartphone Use Landing Users in the ER
Between 1999 and 2017, researchers estimate that more than 76,000 people visited emergency rooms in the United States for the head, face, and neck injuries in relation to smartphone usage. Lead researcher Dr. Boris Paskhover explains, “People are not … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“You must learn to take a step back and visualize the whole piece. If you focus only on the thread given to you, you lose sight of what it can become.” ~ Colleen Houck … [Read more...]
Today’s Chiropractic Humor
"Our staff is highly skilled mam, but getting your husband to grow a backbone is simply beyond our expertise." … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Levels and Dementia
Poor vitamin D status has been linked to several adverse health outcomes, including an increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia. In an effort to understand whether maintaining healthy vitamin D levels throughout life offered neuroprotective … [Read more...]