A review of data concerning 73,668 male military veterans revealed smoking is associated with a 15% increased risk for prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, October 2019 … [Read more...]
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Earning Ability May Be Tied to Heart Risk
Researchers tracked the earnings and heart health of nearly 9,000 adults in the United States for thirty years and found that those who experienced a drop in their income in the first decade of the study had an elevated risk for heart attack, fatal … [Read more...]
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“Contentment is the only real wealth.” — Alfred Nobel … [Read more...]
How to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate
Harvard Medical School notes that the normal range for a resting heart rate (RHR) is 60 to 90 beats per minute and an increase in RHR over time can be a sign of a future heart issue. To help lower your RHR, the school recommends exercising every day; … [Read more...]
Manual Therapy Benefits Patients with Shoulder Pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or irritated as they pass through the subacromial space, which can lead to pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. In a study involving 26 … [Read more...]
Chair Yoga Benefits Those with Advanced Dementia
For seniors with moderate to severe dementia who are unable to participate in regular exercise due to cognitive impairment, problems with balance, or fear of falling, new research suggests that engaging in a chair-based yoga program can improve both … [Read more...]
Vitamins C and E May Protect the Liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it can increase the risk for cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Supplement During Pregnancy May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
Past research has identified a relationship between deficient vitamin D levels and an increased risk for gestational diabetes. In a study involving nearly 5,000 pregnant women, researchers observed that participants with below-average vitamin D … [Read more...]
Depression and Anxiety Can Affect Cardiac Rehabilitation
Among a group of 4,800 cardiac rehabilitation patients, researchers observed that those with moderate depression or anxiety were significantly more likely to quit cardiac rehabilitation than patients who experienced mild symptoms of the same … [Read more...]
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“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn … [Read more...]
Prevent Painful Kidney Stones
The National Kidney Foundation reports that about 10% of people will develop kidney stones during their lifetime. To help prevent kidney stones, the Foundation recommends the following: drink enough water, especially when exercising; pair … [Read more...]
Neck Angles, Muscles, Pain and Smartphone Use
According to a new study in which researchers monitored neck muscle activity at various neck flexion angles while participants used their smartphone, bending the neck forward more than 15 degrees is associated with increased muscle activity in the … [Read more...]
Sedentary Lifestyle Doubles Early Mortality Risk
Following a two-decade study involving a group of 23,146 men and women, researchers concluded that participants who led a sedentary lifestyle were 2.7-times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and twice more likely to die from any cause … [Read more...]
Added Sugars Linked to Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common among seniors and is linked to a number of negative health outcomes. In a study that looked at the dietary intake of 128 older adults, researchers identified an association between higher added-sugar … [Read more...]