Among a group of 1,100 Brazilian teenagers, researchers found that those with low aerobic fitness were 80% more likely to experience poor sleep quality. World Journal of Pediatrics, March 2018 … [Read more...]
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Ensure Your Fruits and Vegetables Are Safe to Eat
Though rich in vital nutrients and vitamins, raw fruits and veggies can harbor potentially harmful germs, such as Salmonella and E. coli. When selecting fresh produce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the following: choose … [Read more...]
Nearly 10% of Adults Now Have Type 2 Diabetes in the US
According to a new report, 21 million adults in the United States (US) now have type 2 diabetes, a condition linked to being overweight or obese that increases the risk for heart disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, vision loss, and Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Too Many Drivers Using Their Phones, Despite Knowing Dangers
Past studies have shown that drivers who talk on cell phones are up to four times more likely to crash, and those who text are up to eight times more likely to be involved in a collision than individuals who don't use phones while driving. A survey … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Create your own miracles; do what you think you cannot do.” ~ Roy T. Bennett … [Read more...]
Colonoscopy Saves Lives
An analysis of the health histories of over 25,000 veterans revealed that colonoscopy screening cuts the risk of colorectal cancer mortality by as much as 61%. Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Andrew Chan writes, “I am not surprised... The results … [Read more...]
Neck and Back Pain Are a Global Burden
A review of data from two studies found that in 2015, neck and low back pain ranked as the fourth leading cause of disability-adjusted life years worldwide just after ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infection. … [Read more...]
Is Exercise an Antidote for Aging?
Exercise may be the best option to counter the physical effects of aging. In this study, investigators assessed both female and male cyclists, aged 55 to 79, and found that compared with non- exercisers, the cyclists did not exhibit age-related … [Read more...]
Eating More Produce Linked with Weight Loss
In this study, researchers reviewed the dietary habits of 4,357 adults five years apart and found that participants who increased their fruit and vegetable intake during this time were more likely to lose weight than those whose produce intake … [Read more...]
Can a Sunny Childhood Reduce MS Risk Later in Life?
Growing up in sunnier regions may shield individuals from developing multiple sclerosis (MS) decades later. In this study, researchers reviewed the history of 400 women with an average age of 40 and found that those who lived in regions with the … [Read more...]
Lung Function May Affect Dementia Risk
Compared to their peers with strong lungs, young and middle-aged adults with poor pulmonary function (PPF) have up to a 30% increased risk for developing dementia later in life, even after controlling for smoking status and vascular comorbidities. … [Read more...]
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“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” ~ Henry Ford … [Read more...]
Bystander Use of an AED Significantly Increases Odds of Surviving Cardiac Arrest
Automated external defibrillator (AED) can be found in most public spaces, and a new study suggests that individuals in cardiac arrest are almost twice more likely to survive if a bystander administered the AED before first responders arrived. … [Read more...]
Altered Trunk Muscles May Cause Back Pain.
Using electromyography (EMG), researchers measured trunk muscle activity during lifting among 25 patients with recurrent low back pain (but without current back pain) and 20 asymptomatic individuals. The data show differences in the activity of … [Read more...]