In this study, college students were asked to rate the Instagram profiles of students from another university. The participants rated those who posted posed photos taken by someone else as more likable, more successful, having greater self-esteem, … [Read more...]
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“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” ~ Nelson Mandela … [Read more...]
How to Treat Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils is called tonsillitis, which can sometimes resemble the flu. Symptoms usually resolve in three to four days, but there are things that can be done to relieve symptoms in the meantime. The National Health Service recommends … [Read more...]
Conservative Care Offers Benefits to Chronic Back Pain Sufferers
Kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, is a common occurrence among patients with musculoskeletal pain and can increase the risk for prolonged pain and disability. A review of data from 60 published studies revealed that manual therapies reduced … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pulp and Seeds Reduce Blood Pressure in Animal Study
Rats fed a diet that included pumpkin pulp and seeds for eight weeks had blood pressure 20% lower than rats on a control diet. Researcher Dr. Soweto Thomas notes, “With the animal model we can never really fully say that what we see is exactly what … [Read more...]
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Is There a Link Between Blood Pressure and Breast Cancer?
Past studies have demonstrated that high levels of a protein called GRK4 can cause high blood pressure. In a recent study, researchers detected the GRK4 protein in breast cancer cells but not in normal breast cells. Researcher Dr. Vesna D. Garovic … [Read more...]
A History of Exercise Reduces Postpartum Depression Risk…
Postpartum depression affects about one in five new mothers. A review of data from sixteen published studies found that women who exercise before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and following the birth of their child had a lower risk for postpartum … [Read more...]
Food Insecurity Can Spur Migraines
The Department of Health and Human Services defines food insecurity as, “The disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.” A recent study involving 15,000 young adults found that migraines are nearly … [Read more...]
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“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” ~ Thomas Berger … [Read more...]
Keep Safe During Severe Weather
Severe thunderstorms can cause great damage to property, topple trees, and cause flooding. During severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service urges people to do the following: stay updated with a local news station or NOAA Weather Radio; stay … [Read more...]
Neck Pain Linked to Digital Eye Strain?
Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, is a common condition associated with prolonged viewing of screens at a short distance. In a recent study, researchers observed that persistent neck pain patients were more likely to … [Read more...]
This Combo Helps Maintain Muscle Mass in Older Obese Adults…
New research suggests that for older obese adults, adopting a fitness program that combines aerobic exercise and resistance training is effective for increasing muscle protein synthesis and preserving muscle quality. Cell Metabolism, July 2019 … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Survivability?
The current data suggests that eating a healthy diet with a high intake of unrefined cereals, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and olive oil, and a moderate/low consumption of saturated fatty acids and red meat is associated with increased survivability … [Read more...]