Observations of 125 young children and their parents as they navigated a parking lot revealed that half of the kids got out of the vehicle before an adult, 67% of children lacked proper supervision at some point during the walk, and nearly 90% walked … [Read more...]
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Risk Factors for Depression in Old Age
Researchers monitored 11,553 seniors for four years and observed that 22.3% developed depressive symptoms during this time. Further analysis identified the following late-life risk factors for depression: inadequate sleep, diabetes, chronic kidney … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The best intelligence test is what we do with our leisure.” — Laurence J. Peter … [Read more...]
Caring for a Torn Nail
Tearing a nail can be very painful. To treat a torn nail, the University of Wisconsin suggests the following: trim or file any sharp edges and trim off the detached part of a large tear, soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after … [Read more...]
Office Workers and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Among a group of 400 office employees working at an insurance company, researchers observed that musculoskeletal complaints were quite common, particularly in the neck (57.2%), lower back (46.2%), shoulders (38.5%), and upper back (28.5%). Further … [Read more...]
A Brisk Walk Is Better Than a Slower Walk…
Researchers observed that adults with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions associated with an elevated risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes—who engaged in a walking program that focused on taking 12,000 steps a day at a pace of 103 … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet Helps Controls Seizures in Infants
The ketogenic diet triggers ketosis, which is a metabolic process in which the body breaks down fats and proteins and transforms them into energy for the body. This particular diet has been documented to be an effective treatment for school-aged kids … [Read more...]
Parental Asthma May Increase ADHD Risk in Kids
An analysis of data concerning the first twenty years of the life of nearly one million Danes suggests that children born to asthmatic mothers may have up to a 41% increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while having a … [Read more...]
Depression and Vitamin D Status
The results of a recent study involving military personnel suggest there’s a link between vitamin D deficiency and an elevated risk for depression, particularly for those stationed at higher latitudes. Journal of the International Society of Sports … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Happiness is a direction, not a place.” — Sydney J. Harris … [Read more...]
Reduce the Risk for Norovirus Infection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne diarrhea and vomiting. To help reduce the risk for such an infection, the CDC suggests the following: wash your hands thoroughly with soap … [Read more...]
Complex Exercises May Be Better for the Brain…
Researchers found that participants who played badminton for ten minutes scored better on executive function assessments than they did after taking a ten-minute run. The findings suggest that engaging in more complex forms of exercise may have a … [Read more...]
Nuts May Lower Risk of Fatal Heart Attack and Stroke
Over the course of a twelve-year study involving 5,432 adults, researchers observed that participants who ate nuts at least twice a week had a 17% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Study author Dr. Noushin Mohammadifard explains, … [Read more...]
Older Americans Often Not Equipped to Stay Safe During Hurricanes.
Interviews with over 2,200 adults over the age of 50 revealed that less than one-third had an emergency kit that could sustain them at home or that they could take with them in the event of an evacuation, and only one-quarter had a backup power … [Read more...]