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Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Protect Some Kids from High Blood Pressure.
Researchers wanted to see if a woman's folic acid levels and heart disease risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity) during pregnancy individually or jointly had an impact on a child's blood pressure. They found an association between … [Read more...]
Neck Stiffness and Headaches
A recent study investigated upper cervical spine stiffness among patient with either migraine or tension-type headaches. Regardless of headache type, the participants in the study exhibited a reduced cervical range of motion, suggesting a "likely … [Read more...]
Physical Exercise Benefits Cancer Patients During Chemo
Jogging or simply walking can help patients with gastrointestinal cancer better cope with the side effects of chemotherapy. In the study, cancer patients exercised either 50 minutes a day three times a week or for 30 minutes a day five times a week … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Diets May Elevate Diabetes Risk
New research casts some doubt on a gluten-free diet’s presumed health benefits. In a large study involving nearly 200,000 health professionals in the United States, scientists found that participants who ate the least amount of gluten actually had a … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss to Increase Significantly in the US By 2060
Researchers report millions of men and women in the United States (US) will face the prospect of losing their hearing as the population ages. The number of adults affected by hearing loss is expected to increase from 44 million in 2020 to 73.5 … [Read more...]
Volunteer Work Is Good for the Brain
An analysis of data from the 2010, 2012, and 2014 Swedish National Prescribed Drug Register reveals that seniors who regularly perform volunteer work in their community are significantly less likely to develop dementia than those who don't do … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Massage
The use of massage therapy can help can help relax the body and mind as well as ease pain and stress. The Mayo Clinic says possible benefits of massage include: managing anxiety, stress-related insomnia, and headache; easing pain and discomfort … [Read more...]
Type 1 Diabetics at Increased Risk for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurs when a blood vessel bursts inside the brain, which can damage the surrounding brain cells and even result in death. In this study, researchers looked at the incidence of ICH among type 1 diabetics, type 2 … [Read more...]
Sugar Can Impact Sleep
Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can lead to a more restful night's sleep. The National Sleep Foundation notes the following: too much sugar may increase your risk of waking during the night; your energy may crash after a high-sugar treat, … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Officers Often Suffer from Back Pain
Police officers are often exposed risk factors for low back pain (LBP), but few studies have specifically looked at LBP and its effect on members of this profession. Questionnaires completed by 3,589 law enforcement officers revealed that nearly 70% … [Read more...]
Exercise Counters Cancer-Linked Fatigue
Cancer can be exhausting, but a new research review reveals there are ways to fight cancer-related fatigue. Investigators reviewed 113 past studies that included over 11,000 cancer patients and found that exercise and/or behavioral and educational … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Are Good for Mental Health
Australian researchers reviewed health data concerning 60,404 adults and found that those who consumed more servings of fruits and vegetables each day were less likely to experience symptoms related to psychological distress. This adds to the growing … [Read more...]