Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, which can lead to cardiovascular events like stroke and heart failure. A systemic review of studies published in over 1,800 journals concluded that both yoga and … [Read more...]
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Red Meat Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Women
In this study, researchers reviewed data concerning more than 32,000 women in the United Kingdom and found that those who regularly ate red meat were more likely to develop distal colon cancer than the females in the study who did not eat red meat. … [Read more...]
Obesity May Cause Liver Damage By Age Eight
A long-term study involving 635 children found that obese eight-year-olds are almost twice as likely to have elevated levels of an enzyme called ALT in their blood, which signals their liver function may be impaired. Lead author Dr. Jennifer Woo … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects over one million Americans. After reviewing data from seven studies involving over 340,000 patients, researchers report that hypertensive adults have more than a 30% increased risk for … [Read more...]
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“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” ~ Dale Carnegie … [Read more...]
Be Aware of Gluten in Medication
Individuals who suffer from gluten intolerance or sensitivity must pay close attention to ingredients, as even a small amount of gluten can cause a reaction. Even over-the-counter and prescription meds can contain gluten. To avoid gluten in … [Read more...]
On-Call Work May Raise Risk for Back Pain and Other Problems
On-call work requires being ready to work at any time, which can be very stressful for many individuals. A recent study investigated the association between on-call work and health issues among a sample of over 29,000 men and women from a variety of … [Read more...]
Tai Chi Improve Respiratory Function for Those with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who engaged in a twelve-week tai chi intervention experienced similar improvements on the Saint Georges Respiratory Questionnaire—a standard measure of health status for patients with airway … [Read more...]
Veggies Are Heart Healthy for Women
Consuming vegetables can help older women keep their blood vessels healthy. In this study, researchers found that the carotid artery walls of women who ate the most vegetables were about 0.05 millimeter thinner than those who ate the fewest servings … [Read more...]
Childhood Friendships May Be Key to Health Later On
Your childhood best friend may have a surprising protective effect on your health in adulthood. In this study, researchers monitored the social lives of 267 individuals between age six and age sixteen and found that boys who spent more time with … [Read more...]
Depression Raises Dementia Risk in Type 1 Diabetics
Among a sample of 3,742 type 1 diabetics, those with depression at middle-age had a 72% increased risk of developing dementia over the next two decades. This finding is especially worrisome to researchers as 20% of participants had diagnosed … [Read more...]
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“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” ~ Nelson Mandela … [Read more...]
Turn Down the Volume!
Experts estimate that up to 20% of Americans aged 12 to 19 have some degree of hearing loss. Technology is most likely to blame, especially with the use of earbuds. To help protect your child’s hearing, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: … [Read more...]
Manipulation Plus Exercise Helps Teens with Back Pain
Back pain is common in the adolescent population, but little research exists on treatment options for this group of patients. In a new study, researchers randomly assigned teenagers with back pain into one of two treatment groups for a three-month … [Read more...]