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Should Pregnant Women Take a Calcium Supplement?
Following a review of data from 27 published studies, researchers conclude that women who take a calcium supplement during their pregnancy may have a reduced risk for pre-eclampsia and preterm birth, particularly if they also consume a low-calcium … [Read more...]
Leg Pain Commonly Precedes Spinal Pain in Children
In a study involving 1,008 Danish school children, parents reported each week whether their child had spinal pain, lower extremity pain, or upper extremity pain. The results revealed that children were more likely to experience an episode of spinal … [Read more...]
Family Caregivers Benefit From Exercise
Exercise can reduce stress and improve cellular health among family caregivers. Researchers recruited 68 sedentary individuals who cared for family members suffering from either Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. The participants were … [Read more...]
A Third of Americans Eat Fast Food Daily
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 37% of adults have eaten fast food at least once in the last 24 hours. National Center for Health Statistics, October 2018 … [Read more...]
Path to Obesity Starts in Preschool
Preschoolers who quickly gain weight are at a particularly higher risk for becoming obese teens. In this study, researchers looked at the weight-gain patterns of more than 51,000 German children and found that more than 50% of obese teens had already … [Read more...]
Kids with Musculoskeletal Pain Have Increased Risk for Psychological Issues…
According to a new study that looked at data from the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children's Health, boys and girls with a musculoskeletal condition have an elevated risk for anxiety, depression, and behavioral/conduct problems. Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” ~ John Wooden … [Read more...]
Dealing with Poison Ivy
If you touch or even get near poison ivy, you can develop an itchy, blistering rash within 72 hours. Though the rash usually goes away after a short time, some people can have serious reactions that require a trip to the doctor. To help manage a … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care Improves Health-Related Quality of Life
Assessments completed by 2,024 neck pain and back pain patients at 125 chiropractic clinics throughout the United States revealed that overall, chiropractic treatment results in significant quality of life improvements with respect to physical … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Kids with ADHD
A review of data from 18 published studies found moderate-to-high- quality evidence that engaging in an exercise program improved attention and social behavior in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit and … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Help Your Vision
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, such as the Mediterranean-style diet, may significantly reduce your risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this study, researchers analyzed data on over 5,000 people, aged 55 and … [Read more...]
Dementia and Diabetes Are a Deadly Combo
An analysis of data regarding nearly 20,000 seniors with either type 1 or 2 diabetes revealed that older adults with both diabetes and dementia had a 67% elevated risk for death following dangerously low blood sugar than those with only diabetes. Dr. … [Read more...]
Sleep Duration May Affect Stroke Risk in Men
After reviewing data concerning approximately 17,000 American adults, researchers report that men who sleep nine or more hours per night have a 70% greater risk for stroke than average sleepers. Neurology, October 2018 … [Read more...]