An electronic survey of 6,686 new mothers from twelve European countries revealed that about 50% took sick leave during their pregnancy. Of those who missed work, one in six did so because of pain in their neck, back, or pelvic girdle. The findings … [Read more...]
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Fit Kids Have Better Attendance
Not only do children who are more active and physically fit perform better in school but a new study indicates that kids with greater cardiovascular fitness are also less likely to miss class due to illness. Journal of School Health, September 2017 … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer related death worldwide. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the regulation of the genes associated with the development of colon cancer. This suggests that a diet rich with … [Read more...]
Opioid Overdoses and Deaths Rising in US Hospitals
A review of data concerning nearly 23 million adult hospital admissions that occurred between 2009 and 2015 revealed a 34% increase in opioid overdose-related ICU admissions during this time. Furthermore, the average cost of care per ICU overdose … [Read more...]
Are Coma Patients Conscious?
Sophisticated brain scans may allow doctors to detect consciousness in brain-injured patients who appear unconscious. According to a new study that included 16 severe brain injury patients, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree.” ~ Michael Crichton … [Read more...]
Protecting Kids from Lead
Exposure to lead during childhood can cause lifelong learning disabilities and behavioral problems. To protect your family, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following: if your home was built before 1978, have it tested for lead; if … [Read more...]
Manipulative Therapy Helps Patients with Jaw Pain
A literature review on the effective management of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) notes that, “[For] the reduction of pain and disability, non-thrust mobilization and high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation techniques to the TMJ … [Read more...]
Artificial Sweeteners May Be Counterproductive for Dieters
Using artificial sweeteners to help lose weight may backfire. In a new study, researchers offered fruit flies diets with different amounts of carbs and sweeteners and then tracked their food intake. The research team found that artificial sweeteners … [Read more...]
Drug Prescriptions Have Doubled in the Last 20 Years
According to the research firm Quintile IMS, about 55% of Americans regularly take a prescription medication. Additionally, the number of prescriptions filled by Americans rose 85% between 1997 and 2016, from 2.4 billion to 4.5 billion a year. By … [Read more...]
Does Internet Use Reduce Dementia Risk?
Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, researchers observed that middle-aged adults who regularly used the Internet were 40% less likely to develop dementia during a ten-year follow-up period. The authors of the analysis note that … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“We remember the past, live in the present, and write the future.” ~ Shaun David Hutchinson … [Read more...]
Can Reducing Pelvic Tilt Angle Reduce Back Pain?
In this case study, a 56-year-old woman with severe lower back pain and excessive lumbar lordosis performed an exercise three times a day aimed at reducing the angle of her pelvis in relation to her spine. After two weeks, her anterior pelvic tilt … [Read more...]
Kids Need Supervision While They Are Near Cars
Unsupervised children playing on or near a road or driveway is a recipe for injury. To prevent a tragedy, Safe Kids Worldwide suggests the following: walk around your car before you leave to make sure there are no children nearby; check for toys, … [Read more...]