Forward head posture is a common postural fault that’s associated with excessive screen use. A systematic research review has determined that adults with neck pain are more likely to exhibit forward head posture than individuals without neck pain. … [Read more...]
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Fitness Consultation Key to Motivating Child Cancer Survivors
Questionnaires completed by child cancer survivors revealed that just one exercise physiology consultation was enough to improve exercise levels among nearly three-quarters of these patients. The findings suggest that tailored guidance from an … [Read more...]
Eat More Peas and Beans for Heart Health?
New research suggests that consuming several servings of legumes per day is associated with a reduced risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Study co-author Dr. Hana Kahleova writes, “Americans eat less than one serving of … [Read more...]
Cleaner Teeth May Lead to a Healthier Heart
A review of data concerning more than 161,000 South Korean adults revealed that those who brushed their teeth three or more times a day had a 10% lower risk for atrial fibrillation and a 12% reduced risk for heart failure over the following decade. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” ~ Aldous Huxley … [Read more...]
Writing Can Help You Deal with Stress
Noting that past studies have shown that writing down your thoughts and feelings about difficult situations can improve your mood, reduce your risk for becoming ill, and increase your productivity, the American Psychological Association recommends … [Read more...]
Today’s Chiropractic Humor
"My owner asked me a question and I did that cute, little 'Head Tilt' thing and..." … [Read more...]
Domestic Abuse Can Lead to a Lifetime of Poor Health
An examination of the medical records of over 92,000 women revealed that survivors of domestic abuse are two times more likely to have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) than females with no history of domestic abuse. Study author Dr. … [Read more...]
Chronic Neck Pain Linked to Lower Neck Strength
A review of findings from fifteen published studies concluded that patients with chronic neck pain have reduced strength in the muscles used for flexion, extension, and lateral flexion of the neck in comparison to individuals without a history of … [Read more...]
Which Exercise Is Best for Bone Health in Obese Older Adults?
Weight loss among obese seniors can lead to bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. In a new study that included 160 obese older adults, researchers found that resistance training or combined resistance and aerobic training were both effective … [Read more...]
Eating During a Ten-Hour Window Improves Health of Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—obesity, high blood pressure, problematic cholesterol, impaired metabolic function, and excessive waist circumference—that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 … [Read more...]
Are Migraines and Asthma Linked?
Using a decade of data from a national database, South Korean researchers report that there appears to be a bidirectional relationship between migraines and asthma with migraineurs having a 37% increased risk for asthma and asthmatics having a 47% … [Read more...]
Today’s Chiropractic Humor
"A black belt in karate as well as a chiropractor, Dr. Glynn attempts to adjust the spines of three patients at once." … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Endurance is patience concentrated.” ~ Thomas Carlyle … [Read more...]