A new study suggests that children may suffer a delay in language development if their mothers come into frequent contact with chemicals called phthalates early in their pregnancy. In a study that involved 1,370 pregnant women in Sweden and the … [Read more...]
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Quote of the Week
“Fortune does favor the bold and you'll never know what you're capable of if you don't try.” ~ Sheryl Sandberg … [Read more...]
Prevent Swollen Gums
Unhealthy gums are often swollen, red, and painful. Triggers for swollen gums usually include poor dental care, malnutrition, poorly fitted dentures, or side effects of a medication. To prevent swollen gums, the National Library of Medicine … [Read more...]
A Frozen Shoulder Causes More Than Pain
Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as frozen shoulder, is described as a painful restriction of the shoulder’s range of motion and about 3% of adults will develop the condition in their lifetime. In this study, researchers examined 148 adults, half … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Doctors and Staff at Premier Healthcare Placerville! … [Read more...]
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Vitamin D Levels
Among a group of 1,995 adults, researchers found that those with higher vitamin D serum levels also tended to have better cardiorespiratory fitness than participants with sub-optimal vitamin D readings. Researcher Dr. Amr Marawan adds, “Our study … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Diets Are a Great Option for Type 2 Diabetics
A review of data from eleven clinical trials involving diabetics has identified an association between adopting a plant-based diet and improved physical and emotional quality of life. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, October 2018 … [Read more...]
A Dangerous Synthetic Opioid Now Showing Up in Crack Cocaine
Fentanyl-laced crack cocaine is causing life-threatening overdoses. According to researchers, within a four-day period, 18 patients in a Philadelphia hospital were treated for an apparent opioid overdose after using crack cocaine. Lead study author … [Read more...]
Stigma of Autism Can Affect Psyche
Social stigma may play a significant role in depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues experienced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In a study involving 111 autistic adults, researchers found that 72% of psychological distress … [Read more...]
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“Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” ~ Marie Curie … [Read more...]
Importance of Ear Wax
Ear wax is naturally produced in the ear canal. Over time, it gradually travels to the opening of the ear, where it falls out or is removed when bathing. For some individuals, ear wax can build up in the ear, impairing hearing and requiring removal … [Read more...]
Manipulation & Exercise Helps Seniors with Neck and Back Pain
Back pain and neck pain are common causes of disability among older adults. In this study, researchers observed that among a group of 182 seniors with back pain or neck pain, those who participated in a twelve-week treatment program that involved a … [Read more...]
Exercise Can Reduce Effect of Some Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions During Pregnancy
Researchers analyzed data from 32 studies that included over 52,000 pregnant women and found that while exercise did not reduce their risk for low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or lumbopelvic pain either during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, … [Read more...]
Cottonseed Oil May Help Lower Cholesterol
University of Georgia researchers have found that a high-fat diet enriched with cottonseed oil significantly improved cholesterol profiles in 15 healthy, normal weight men who ate high-fat meals for five days in two separate trials. Specifically, the … [Read more...]