According to experts from the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking can help one maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various chronic diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; … [Read more...]
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A Healthier Diet Could Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk for Some Women
In this study, researchers advised over 46,000 overweight and obese women, aged 50 to 79, who normally consumed a high-fat diet to either eat less fat and more fruits, vegetables, and grains or continue their normal diet. Fifteen years later, they … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Alzheimer’s Risk
Poor vitamin D levels have been linked to a number of negative health outcomes. Now, a new study indicates that seniors with deficient vitamin D levels may have an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The study used data from the French Three-City … [Read more...]
Living in a Bad Neighborhood Linked to Cognitive Decline…
After controlling for individual factors, French researchers report that older women living in deprived neighborhoods appear to have a 1.29-times greater risk for dementia and a 1.42-times increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s & … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge Merry Christmas from the doctors and staff here at Premier Healthcare! … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“One must always be prepared for riotous and endless waves of transformation.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert … [Read more...]
Avoiding Animal Bites
The majority of animal bites are caused by a pet, either yours or someone else’s. While wild animal bites are rare, they can happen if the animal feels threatened or sick. To prevent animal bites, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]
Does Osteoporosis Affect Spinal Alignment?
Women with osteoporosis are more likely to have greater curvature in their thoracic and lumbar spine than other females their age, suggesting they may have a greater risk for neck and back pain. This study also found that individuals with … [Read more...]
Resistance Training Benefits Those with MS
New research suggests that resistance training can slow the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In a new study, researchers followed 35 individuals with MS for six months. Half of the participants engaged in resistance training twice a week, … [Read more...]
Low-Calorie Diet May Slow Aging
A study involving mice suggests that a low-calorie diet can slow the natural aging process. In the study, investigators discovered that as mice age, the biological clock in their stem cells shift its focus onto other cell processes. Basically, the … [Read more...]
Opioid-Linked Fatal Car Crashes on the Rise
The number of drivers killed in car crashes under the influence of prescription painkillers has increased dramatically over the last two decades. In this study, researchers focused on male drivers who died within one hour of a motor vehicle crash and … [Read more...]
Vitamin E and Alzheimer’s Disease
An evaluation of data from 17 published studies indicates an association between low serum levels of vitamin E and an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, possibly due to the vitamin's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. International … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“What helps you persevere is your resilience and commitment.” ~ Roy T. Bennett … [Read more...]
Cool That Heat Rash
During hot and humid weather, people can develop the bumpy, itchy skin referred to as a heat rash. To combat this problem, the American Academy of Family Physicians advises the following: stay indoors when it is hot and humid, run air conditioning or … [Read more...]