A review of the health histories of 202 patients at a cardiology clinic revealed that 60% had at least one sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome. This adds to a growing body of research that suggests … [Read more...]
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Marriage Tied to a Longer Life
It’s common knowledge that married people live longer than singles, but new research suggests the longevity gap is growing. In a study that compared data from 2017 to 2010, researchers found that the age-adjusted death rate for married individuals … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.” — Art Buchwald … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from the doctors and staff and Premier Healthcare. … [Read more...]
Healthy Lifestyle May Dramatically Cut Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund notes that 30-50% of all cancer cases could be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, eating a plant-based diet, not smoking, and limiting fast food, sugar-sweetened drink, red meat, and … [Read more...]
Neuromuscular Technique for Chronic Neck Pain
During a ten-week clinical trial involving 40 patients with mechanical neck pain, those treated with a combination of therapeutic exercise and a manual therapy technique to reduce trigger points experienced greater improvements in neck muscle … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is generally a safe way to increase physical activity that is linked to several health benefits. According to current research, yoga may reduce stress, relieve anxiety, help manage depression, improve quality of life in those with chronic … [Read more...]
High-Fiber Diet Linked to Lower Heart Risk Among Diabetes Patients
Past research has shown that type 2 diabetics with high blood pressure have an elevated risk for heart disease. A new study that involved 200 hypertensive type 2 diabetics revealed that those who consumed a high-fiber diet for six months experienced … [Read more...]
Cancer Risk Increases for Those Overweight Before Age 40
An analysis of data from the Me-Can study, which involved over 220,000 European adults, revealed that individuals who are overweight before age 40 have an elevated risk for several cancers, including endometrial cancer (70%), male renal-cell cancer … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Don't be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value.” — Arthur Miller … [Read more...]
Trouble with Your Teen? Maybe Change Your Tone
In a study involving over 1,000 mom/teen pairs, researchers observed that children were more likely to successfully complete a task when their mothers gave instructions using a supportive tone. The authors of the study write, “If parents want … [Read more...]
Sleep Tips for Kids
To help kids get a good night’s sleep, the National Sleep Foundation recommends the following: remove TVs, computers, and gadgets from your kid’s bedroom; avoid large meals before bedtime; develop a regular bedtime routine; set firm bedtimes and wake … [Read more...]
Deep Neck Muscles and Headaches
In this study, researchers used ultrasonography to measure activity in the deep neck muscles of 22 cervicogenic headache patients and 22 healthy subjects. They observed that the deep neck muscles in the healthy subject group were thicker than those … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Hearing
The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars. An analysis of data concerning 3,135 older women found that those … [Read more...]