In a new study, researchers followed 400 healthy adults for six months and found that when people used activity monitors without a specific goal in mind, their activity declined and their heart health failed to improve. Researcher Dr. Luke Burchill … [Read more...]
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Mediterranean Diet May Keep Older Adults from Becoming Frail.\
A systematic review and meta-analysis of past studies examining associations between adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet and the development of frailty revealed that people who consumed a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts … [Read more...]
Sense of Purpose Protects the Brain
A review of data from the Health and Retirement Study indicates that seniors who feel their life has purpose have a 30% reduced risk of developing dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, January 2018 … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss May Lead to Other Problems
After reviewing health data concerning 3,777 older adults for 25 years, a team of French scientists reports that seniors with self-reported hearing loss have an increased risk of disability, depression, and dementia. However, the investigators did … [Read more...]
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“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” ~ Joseph Campbell … [Read more...]
Choose a Nursing Home Wisely
When choosing a nursing home for a loved one, it is important to find the right fit both personally and financially. The National Institute on Aging recommends the following: determine what’s most important for your loved one, such as nursing care, … [Read more...]
Is Poor Pelvic Posture Common in Teens?
Using 3D digital technology to evaluate the pelvic posture of 32 adolescents, researchers found that the majority of teens exhibited abnormal pelvic and total body posture. This is concerning as postural changes, especially in the pelvis, can place … [Read more...]
Can the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle on the Heart Be Reversed?
Living a mostly sedentary lifestyle can result in stiffening of the heart muscles and a less efficient cardiovascular system. In this study, researchers found that exercising four to five times per week for about 30-minutes, plus warm-up and … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk for Prostate Cancer
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by the consumption of vegetables, fruit, fish, lean meats, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil. An analysis of data that involved 733 men with prostate cancer and 1,229 healthy men revealed that those who most … [Read more...]
A Widely-Used Painkiller May Reduce Male Fertility
In a new study involving 31 men, researchers found that those who took 1,200 mg of ibuprofen each day for 14 days experienced a short-term drop in their testosterone levels, which has been associated with lower fertility. Proceedings of the National … [Read more...]
Can You Identify Signs of Stress?
Chronic stress can have a negative effect on one’s mental and physical wellbeing. According to the Department of Health & Human Services, common signs of excessive exposure to stress include: not eating enough or overeating; feeling you have lost … [Read more...]
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“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” ~ E. E. Cummings … [Read more...]
Talking To Children About Divorce
When it comes to divorce, it’s important to be open and honest with children. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following suggestions for divorcing parents: keep communication clear and simple; do not promote the idea that the divorce is … [Read more...]
Smoking Increases Risk for Chronic Back Pain
Based on surveys completed by 213 men and women over the age of 50, researchers found that smokers are 2.59 times more likely to suffer from chronic low back pain (CLBP) than nonsmokers. Asian Spine Journal, December 2017 … [Read more...]