Lawnmower injuries can range from cuts and burns to broken bones and amputations. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand recommends the following to help stay safe when operating a mower: read the mower's manual before use; make sure to keep … [Read more...]
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Strategies to Reduce Work-Related Back Pain
No matter if you work at a desk or operate heavy machinery, back pain can make it difficult to perform your job. To help avoid back pain at work, experts at the Mayo Clinic recommend the following: maintain good posture; when lifting heavy objects, … [Read more...]
Walking Linked to Lower Heart Failure Among Women
Among a group of over 137,000 middle-aged and older women, researchers identified an association between walking and a lower risk of developing heart failure. Heart Failure, September 2018 … [Read more...]
Should Expectant Mothers Take Fish Oil Supplements?
According to a new study, taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy can lead to healthier growth in the first six years of a child’s life. In the study, researchers monitored 736 women who took either fish oil or olive oil supplements in the third … [Read more...]
Evidence Lacking for Statin Use in Healthy Seniors?
In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning nearly 47,000 elderly adults with no history of heart disease and found that statins were not associated with a reduced risk of heart disease or death from any cause in healthy people in this age … [Read more...]
COPD and Depression…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. Among a group of 556 COPD patients, researchers found that more than half (57.2%) suffered … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The worst times can be the best if you think with positive energy.” ~ Domenico Dolce … [Read more...]
Connecting with Your Child
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that children who have a positive, healthy relationship with their parents are better able to handle challenges such as family instability, parental stress, or depression. To improve parent-child … [Read more...]
Almost Half of Golfers Have Back Pain…
Among a group of 271 recreational golfers, researchers found that 45% suffered from mechanical lower back pain (MLBP) and 23% had sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). Further analysis showed that nearly 96% of the golfers with SIJD also had MLBP. The … [Read more...]
Exercise May Boost Brain Power in Alzheimer’s Patients
According to a study involving mice with a condition similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, exercise may trigger the production of new neurons in brain regions where memories are encoded, potentially slowing the progression of the disease. … [Read more...]
Nutrient-Rich Diet Beneficial to Heart Failure Patients
An examination of data regarding 246 heart failure patients found that 44% of patients with deficiencies in seven or more micronutrients—the most common being calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins C, D, and E—were hospitalized or died within the … [Read more...]
Sleep Loss Increases Risk for Diabetes
In this study, researchers found that six hours of sleep deprivation led to elevated blood glucose in the liver, an increase in triglyceride levels, and changes to levels of liver enzymes related to metabolism in otherwise healthy rats. The research … [Read more...]
Post-Concussion, Ease Back into Normal Activities…
New United States government guidelines recommend that after sustaining a concussion, children should refrain from physical and mental activities for the first three days, including school and sports, and then gradually resume their normal routine. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The measure of success is happiness and peace of mind.” ~ Bobby Davro … [Read more...]