Telomeres are the molecular structures found on the ends of chromosomes that help keep them from deteriorating or sticking to neighboring chromosomes. In recent years, researchers have identified an association between reduced telomere length and … [Read more...]
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Depression Is a Risk for Teenagers with Epilepsy
In this study, researchers evaluated nearly 400 teens with epilepsy and found that 22% had depressive symptoms, 8% had moderate or severe depression, and another 5% had thought about or attempted suicide. American Epilepsy Society, November 2018 … [Read more...]
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“The secret to keeping moving is keeping moving.” ~ Dick Van Dyke … [Read more...]
Physical Activity May Reduce Fall Risk for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
According to a new study, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients with higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels have better spatial navigation skills than less-fit AD patients. This suggests that promoting exercise can reduce the fall risk for patients with … [Read more...]
Skin Patch Might Tell if You’ve Been in the Sun Too Long
Scientists from Northwestern University report that individuals may soon be able to wear a small battery-free patch that can alert them when they are approaching an unsafe level of ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure. Researcher Dr. Steve (Shuai) Xu notes, … [Read more...]
Grip Strength Linked to Low Back Pain
A review of health data concerning 15,000 South Korean adults revealed that women over the age of 50 with a weaker grip (which may indicate lower fitness levels) were more likely to report chronic low back pain than those with a stronger grip. The … [Read more...]
Anxious? Go Running
Among a group of 35 young adults with a generalized anxiety disorder, researchers observed that running on a treadmill for 30 minutes resulted in an immediate reduction in participants’ anxiety symptoms. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, … [Read more...]
High-Sodium Diet May Increase Risk for Heart Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which has been linked to both stroke and heart failure. A new study that monitored over 700 middle-aged men and women for an average of 19 years revealed a higher … [Read more...]
Is More Green Space Good for the Heart?
Though more research is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms at play, a five-year study has found that individuals living in neighborhoods with more green space appear to be less affected by stress, which may reduce their risk for … [Read more...]
Grip Strength May Hint at Dementia Risk
In this study, researchers monitored 1,055 older Japanese adults for 24 years and found that participants who experienced a reduction in handgrip strength over time were up to 51% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia in their later years. … [Read more...]
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“The best revenge is massive success.” ~ Frank Sinatra … [Read more...]
Active or Static Stretching for Neck Pain?
Among a group of 24 sedentary workers with neck pain, researchers found that both active and passive stretching resulted in similar improvements in range of motion, pain threshold, and perceived disability. Doctors of chiropractic commonly … [Read more...]
Benefits Parkinson’s Patients
The current research suggests that physical exercise (such as aerobic exercises, treadmill training, dancing, traditional Chinese exercise, yoga, or resistance training) can improve both motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Linked to Healthier Development in Children
According to a new study that followed 2,700 children until age four, those whose mothers most closely followed the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy were 32% less likely to experience an abnormal growth pattern through age four. Study author Dr. … [Read more...]