The National Eating Disorders Collaboration explains that eating disorders are the result of a combination of psychological, social, and genetic factors like low self-esteem or perfectionism; overvaluing body image in defining self-worth; stress, … [Read more...]
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Concussions in High School Increase Risk of Suicide
An analysis of data concerning more than 13,000 high schoolers in the United States revealed that student-athletes who reported having a concussion in the last year were more likely to report feelings of depression, suicidal ideations, and planned or … [Read more...]
Pain Is Common in Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Researchers reviewed the healthcare usage of 373,178 Swedes under the age of 24 and found that 15.8% sought treatment for at least one painful condition in 2017, with abdominal pain, joint pain, headache, and back/neck pain being the most common. Of … [Read more...]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Various Dementias
The accumulation of the protein tau in the brain is associated with an elevated risk for several forms of dementia. In this study, researchers observed that when mice prone to accumulations of tau consumed a diet high in extra virgin olive oil, they … [Read more...]
Muscle Mass Linked to Heart Health
New research that reviewed ten years of health data concerning over more than 1,000 adults indicates that men and women with more muscle mass in middle age were less likely to have hypertension, diabetes, and obesity—all risk factors for heart … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Linked to Glaucoma Risk
In this study, researchers analyzed data regarding more than 111,000 adults in the United Kingdom and found that those living in areas with the highest levels of fine particulate matter air pollution had a 6% greater risk for glaucoma. Study author … [Read more...]
Mobilization and Stretching Are Both Useful for Frozen Shoulders…
Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as a frozen shoulder, is described as a painful restriction of the shoulder’s range of motion, and about 3% of adults will develop the condition in their lifetime. In this study, researchers observed that both … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Boost Exam Grades
Among a group of 86 primary school students in the United Kingdom, researchers observed that the children who were physically active tended to perform better on reading, writing, and mathematics assessments than their sedentary peers. Journal of … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Cancer Patients Ward Off Heart Damage from Chemotherapy
An article recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology notes that cancer treatment can impair heart function and structure, which can cause or accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease. Because of this, the article … [Read more...]
Fruits, Veggies, and Frailty
Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. The results of a study involving nearly 5,700 seniors suggest that a low intake of fruits and vegetables is … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Lower Fracture Risk in Older Women
In this study, researchers reviewed health and lifestyle data concerning over 77,000 older women between the ages of 50 and 79 and found that those who regularly exercised at any intensity had a lower risk of hip fracture than the participants who … [Read more...]
Fish Oil Supplement May Help Older Adults Stay Independent
Though further research is advised, the results of a study involving 1,635 sedentary seniors suggest that taking a daily fish oil supplement may reduce one’s risk for major mobility disability by up to 22%. Medicine and Science in Sports and … [Read more...]
Concussion Increases Risk for Sleeping Problems
Researchers report that sleep disorders affect nearly half of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, with insomnia (29%), hypersomnia (28%), and sleep apnea (25%) being the most common complaints. Because insufficient and poor-quality sleep has been … [Read more...]
Late-Life Mental Health and Disability
Using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study concerning 3,663 older adults, researchers have identified an association between late-life anxiety or depression and an increased risk for disability over the following five years. The … [Read more...]