“Happiness does not lie in happiness, but in the achievement of it.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky … [Read more...]
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Myofascial Release and Core Exercises for Back Pain
Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on technique commonly used by doctors of chiropractic that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into connective tissue restrictions to help eliminate pain and restore motion. In a study involving 45 elderly … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas – Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the doctors and staff at Premier Healthcare … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas ~ Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas ~ Happy Holidays from the Doctors and Staff at Premier Healthcare Placerville! … [Read more...]
Interval Walking Training Offers Benefits for Seniors
Interval walking training (IWT) is characterized as walking at 70% of maximum capacity (heart rate) for three minutes, then at 40% capacity for the next three minutes, repeating the process five or more times. Among a group of 679 older adults, those … [Read more...]
Trans Fats Linked to Greater Dementia Risk
Despite most trans fats being banned in the United States, foods with less than a half-gram of trans fats can be labeled as “trans-fat-free”. In a study involving 1,600 older adults, researchers observed that participants with higher levels of trans … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Lifestyle Sets Stage for Liver Problems…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, which can lead to a host of negative health outcomes. An analysis of data concerning over 270,000 military … [Read more...]
Being Fit May Protect Against Depression
According to a study that included nearly 8,000 European adults, being physically active appears to reduce the risk of depression, even among those with a genetic predisposition for the condition. Depression and Anxiety, November 2019 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day
“The imagination is a muscle. If it is not exercised, it atrophies.” ~ Neil Gaiman … [Read more...]
Staying Active May Add Years to One’s Life
Among a group of nearly 1,500 Brazilian seniors, researchers found that those with the highest daily physical activity levels were more likely to survive the following five years than the most sedentary participants. Journal of the American … [Read more...]
Are Weak Glutes a Cause of Back Pain?
Using data from 24 published studies involving over 2,000 adults, researchers report that individuals with weak and/or painful gluteus medius muscles have an elevated risk for low back pain. The finding suggests that the gluteus medius muscles may … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Soothe a Cough
Symptoms of a cough can often be treated or remedied by doing the following: stay hydrated to help thin mucus; inhale steam; use a humidifier to loosen mucus; use cough drops or lozenges; gargle with saltwater; use an extra pillow to elevated your … [Read more...]
Soft Drinks Linked to Obesity and Tooth Wear
A review of data concerning 3,541 American adults revealed an association between sugary beverage consumption and both obesity and tooth wear. Researchers Dr. Saoirse O'Toole writes, “This is an important message for [individuals] who are consuming … [Read more...]
Is Noise a Risk Factor for High Blood Pressure?
Researchers analyzed health data concerning 21,403 workers with occupational noise exposure and found that those with mild bilateral high-frequency hearing loss had 34% increased hypertension risk. Despite the finding, experts say that further … [Read more...]