Researchers reviewed data from ten published studies and concluded that after one year, patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) reported similar improvements in pain and function regardless of whether or not they underwent surgery or pursued more … [Read more...]
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Improves Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients…
A review of data from 36 published studies concluded that regardless of mode (aerobic, resistance, or a combination of both), exercise is both a safe and effective method for improving quality of life in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in … [Read more...]
Folic Acid Supplementation in Foods May Reduce Psychosis Among Kids
Beyond protecting against birth defects such as spina bifida, fortifying grains with folic acid may also improve fetal brain development and reduce the risk of developing psychosis. Researchers reviewed 1,400 MRI brain scans of children who were born … [Read more...]
Premature Birth Linked to ADHD?
Among a group of 113,227 Norwegian children, researchers observed that those born prior to 34 weeks gestation were over 23% more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by age eight. JAMA … [Read more...]
Stressed Workers May Not Benefit from Vacations
A survey of more than 1,500 working Americans found that many people are unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the office. More specifically, when participants returned to work after time off, 68% said they were in a better mood; 66% were … [Read more...]
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“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” - Ernest Hemingway … [Read more...]
Getting Outside Is Good for Your Health
Spending time in nature can provide an individual with significant and wide-ranging health benefits. An analysis of data involving more than 290 million people revealed that routine exposure to green spaces can reduce the risk for type II diabetes, … [Read more...]
Manual Therapy for Cervicobrachial Pain?
Cervicobrachial pain (CP) is described as pain that extends from the neck into the shoulder and upper arm. In a recent study, researchers found that patients treated with mobilization therapy, a form of treatment performed by doctors of chiropractic, … [Read more...]
Get Off Your Seat and Start Moving
A review of data concerning nearly 128,000 men and women showed that individuals who normally sit for six or more hours per day have a 19% higher risk of early death than those who sit fewer than three hours per day. Excessive sitting may also … [Read more...]
Savory Foods May Be Key to Healthy Eating
In this study, researchers measured the inhibitory control, eye movement, and brain activity of female participants while they made food choices and found that after consuming a savory flavor-rich broth, those at risk for obesity consumed less … [Read more...]
Diabetes Raises Cancer Risk
An analysis of data from 121 cohort studies involving over 19 million participants indicates that diabetics have a 10% increased risk for a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Additionally, among cancer cases, diabetics have a slightly elevated risk … [Read more...]
Heart Failure Patients at Greater Risk for Dementia
After monitoring the health status of about 12,000 older adults for fifteen years, researchers found that those with a history of heart failure had up to a 60% increased risk for developing dementia by the conclusion of the study. Journal of General … [Read more...]
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“The man who realizes his ignorance has taken the first step toward knowledge.” — Max Heindel … [Read more...]
A Third of Women May Not Get Enough Sleep!
Do you get 7-9 hours of sleep each night? Among a sample of 9,749 Canadian women, researchers found that 38% did not get sufficient sleep. Previous research has noted an association between insufficient sleep and an increased risk for accidents, poor … [Read more...]