Want to reduce your risk for back pain? Work on getting sufficient, quality sleep. A new study involving 405 working adults found that those with sleep problems had an elevated risk for one or more episodes of low back pain during the following two … [Read more...]
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Regular Egg Consumption May Decrease Cardiovascular Risk
An analysis of data concerning nearly half a million people in China showed that daily egg consumers had a 26% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke, a 28% lower risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, a 12% lower risk of ischemic heart disease, and an 18% … [Read more...]
Mosquitoes Bite More During Droughts
Typically, about 5-10% of female mosquitoes feed at any time during normal weather situations. However, a new study found that lab-induced dehydration led to a 30% feeding rate, suggesting that mosquitoes try to hydrate on blood when water is not … [Read more...]
Why Do We Get Tongue Tied?
Do you have problems getting out the right words from time to time? An analysis of thousands of voice recordings from around the world revealed that there is a tendency to slow-down before saying nouns. In other words, you’re more likely to pause a … [Read more...]
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“Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.” ~ Emily Dickinson … [Read more...]
Sleeping in on the Weekends May Help You Live Longer?
New research suggests that too little sleep during the work week can be counteracted by sleeping in on the weekends. A study involving nearly 44,000 people showed that the risk of early death among individuals who got less sleep during the week and … [Read more...]
Manipulative Treatment Beneficial for Low Back Pain
In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 68 patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain to receive either five manipulative therapy treatments or five sham treatments over a one-month period. Following the conclusion of care, … [Read more...]
Exercise Reduces Fall Risk in Kidney Patients
Falls are a leading cause of death and injury among seniors, especially those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An analysis of data concerning 157,753 adults age 65 and over found that CKD patients who regularly exercised had a 32% reduced risk for … [Read more...]
Cutting Down on Meat and Dairy May Reduce Heart Failure Risk
Middle-aged men who eat a lot of meat, dairy, and other high-protein foods may be increasing their risk for heart failure. A review of 22 years of data concerning 2,400 Finnish men found that those with a high-protein diet had a 33% increased risk … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing As “Healthy Obesity”
An analysis of thirty years of data concerning over 90,000 American women showed that obese women who were metabolically healthy (normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar) for over twenty years still had a 57% elevated risk for … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Parkinson’s Risk
Following a review of patient data concerning over eight million individuals, researchers report that type 2 diabetics have a 32% increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. The researchers note their “findings may reflect shared genetic … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” ~ William Butler Yeats … [Read more...]
Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Miscarriage
An examination of the vitamin D levels of 1,200 women with a history of miscarriage showed that those who had vitamin D levels of 30 ng/mL or more were 10% more likely to become pregnant within the next six months and 15% more likely to have a live … [Read more...]
Brisk Walking May Lead to a Longer Life
After reviewing survey data and death records from individuals in both England and Scotland, researchers report that walking speed may predict one’s risk for an early death. In particular, the research team observed that slow walkers are 20-24% more … [Read more...]