While the underlying mechanisms are not yet understood, the current evidence suggests a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Internal Medicine (Czech), November 2018 … [Read more...]
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Aerobic Exercise Benefits
Experts from the Mayo Clinic report that aerobic activities (such and running, bicycling, and swimming) can benefit you in the following ways: keep excess pounds at bay; increase your stamina, fitness, and strength; reduce your health risks; manage … [Read more...]
Spinal Degeneration Linked to Jaw Disorders
In a study that involved 120 patients with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD), researchers found that participants with neck pain exhibited a higher number of active trigger points in the masticatory and cervical muscles, greater forward head … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Protects the Heart
According to a new study that monitored the health status of over 65,000 middle-aged adults for a decade, regular exercisers have a reduced mortality risk for several cardiovascular outcomes, including acute myocardial infarction, chronic ischaemic … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk for AFib?
Currently, 2.7 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. The American Heart Association … [Read more...]
Subjective Cognitive Decline May Predict Mortality Risk
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) describes a state in which a person feels their thinking abilities have worsened, but this decline cannot be verified by standardized tests. In a study involving 1,741 seniors, those who reported SCD had an elevated … [Read more...]
Less Screen Time, Move More!
Surveys completed by nearly 25,000 middle schoolers revealed that those who spent more time engaged in physical activity and less time interacting with electronic devices scored higher on quality of life assessments than kids who spent more time with … [Read more...]
Gestational Diabetes and Vitamin D
According to a new study, women with poor vitamin D status during their second trimester may have up to a 74% increased risk for gestational diabetes mellitus. Gynecological Endocrinology, January 2019 … [Read more...]
When Calorie Content Is Included…
Seeing pictures of food with calorie information appears to change the way the brain responds to food. In this study, researchers recruited 42 undergraduate students to view food images with and without calorie information and then asked them to rate … [Read more...]
Vision Loss Linked to Dementia
The results of a twelve-year study suggest that for seniors with a history of depression, loss of visual function (especially near sight) is associated with an elevated risk for dementia over the following four years. European Journal of … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Idleness is to the human mind like rust to iron.” ~ Ezra Cornell … [Read more...]
Stroke Risks for Kids
Stroke Risks for Kids. The National Stroke Association reports that stroke remains among the top ten causes of death in children. The following are risk factors for stroke among youths: heart defects present at birth, sickle-cell disease, immune … [Read more...]
Seniors with Chronic Back Pain…
New research suggests that older adults with chronic back pain often have other musculoskeletal pain conditions. Among a group of 839 seniors with persistent back pain, 93% had pain in at least one additional area and 69% had pain in two or more … [Read more...]
Limit Kids’ Access to Electronic Devices…
Using data collected from parental surveys and fitness assessments, researchers report there’s a relationship between the number of electronic devices a child has access to in the home and their risk for poor aerobic fitness. Children, January 2019 … [Read more...]