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Quote of the Week
“Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.” ~ Joan Didion … [Read more...]
Myofascial Release Protocol Reduces Chronic Low Back Pain
Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. A study recently investigated the effects of MFR on pain and … [Read more...]
Avoid These Common Exercise Errors
To reach your exercise goals, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends avoiding these seven mistakes: failing to keep a journal to monitor your progress, losing track of your goals, strength training the same muscles on consecutive days, … [Read more...]
A Specific Antioxidant May Help the Arteries of Diabetics
The antioxidant called resveratrol—which is found in red wine, peanuts, and berries—may improve the health of blood vessels in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the results of a new study, researchers have found that resveratrol supplements … [Read more...]
Sunscreen Use May Cause Vitamin D Deficiency
Sunscreen is key to protecting our skin from the damaging effects of the sun, but a new study suggests that using sunscreen could lead to vitamin D deficiency. In this study, researchers found that using sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher could … [Read more...]
Screen Time Tied to Speech Delay
An analysis of data concerning nearly 900 young children revealed that for each 30-minute increase in time a child spends on a smartphone, tablet, or electronic device at 18 months of age, they have a 49% elevated risk for expressive speech delay. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“True life is lived when tiny changes occur.” ~ Leo Tolstoy … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Spring Weather Kit?
Spring can bring unpredictable weather, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, or floods. To help prepare for the surprises such weather can bring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following essential emergency supplies: a … [Read more...]
Back Pain Associated with Curve of the Lumbar Spine
Investigators recently performed a research review on the relationship between lower back pain and lumbar lordosis (curve) using data concerning 796 low back pain patients and 927 healthy controls from a total of 13 published studies. The researchers … [Read more...]
Tai Chi May Ease Insomnia Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. In a new study, researchers surveyed 90 breast cancer survivors and found that this slow moving form of meditation is as good as talk therapy and more … [Read more...]
Hepatitis C Infections Hit 15-Year High
According to a government report, new hepatitis C infections have nearly tripled over the last five years in the United States, reaching a 15-year high. Hepatitis C is a virus that is spread by contact with contaminated blood, such as sharing … [Read more...]
Making Food More Flavorful
Going on a diet does not mean eating only bland and boring foods. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends adding flavor the following ways: pan-sear, grill, or broil to intensify flavors; drizzle vegetables with olive oil, then roast in an … [Read more...]
Children Bullied in Fifth Grade at Risk for Substance Abuse in High School
In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning nearly 4,300 children from three larger cities in the United States and found a dangerous trajectory between being bullied at age ten or eleven and worrisome behaviors in high school, such as using … [Read more...]