Exposure to a commonly used group of insecticides may lead to an increased risk of behavioral problems among children. A French research team found that children with the highest levels of pyrethroid metabolites in their bodies are about three times … [Read more...]
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Joint Pain and Arthritis Increase Health Costs
Joint pain and arthritis affect more than 100 million individuals in the United States. A new study set out to investigate differences in medical costs between patients with arthritis and joint pain and those not suffering from such ailments. The … [Read more...]
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"In a time of destruction, create something.” ~ Maxine Hong Kingston … [Read more...]
Exercise May Help Your Muscle Cells Stave Off Old Age
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of cardiovascular exercise that involves alternating short periods of intense exercise with less intense recovery periods. In a new study, researchers took muscle biopsies from participants who … [Read more...]
Probiotics May Help Treat Depression
Past studies have indicated that the gut microbiome (the population of microorganisms that reside in the digestive system) plays a significant role in mental health. A new animal study suggests that probiotics may someday be an effective alternative … [Read more...]
Can Secondhand Smoke Lead to Food Allergies in Kids?
Early exposure to secondhand smoke may boost the risk of food allergies among children. Researchers followed the health of nearly 3,800 Swedish children until they were 16 years of age and found that kids whose parents smoked when the children were … [Read more...]
Heavy Social Media Users May Feel Isolated
This study included nearly 1,800 people aged 19 to 32 who completed an online questionnaire and found that those who used social media sites/apps more often—either in terms of the number of times they used them or in total amount of time spent on … [Read more...]
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“The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.” ~ Marcus Aurelius … [Read more...]
Make an Emergency Plan for Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated right away. Creating an emergency plan is key to protecting a child from a deadly allergic reaction, especially when they're at school. According to the American Academy of … [Read more...]
Soft Tissue Manipulation Benefits COPD Sufferers
A new study measured the immediate effect of soft tissue manual therapy on the lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The researchers measured residual volume, inspiratory capacity, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) … [Read more...]
Regular Yoga May Ease Depression Symptoms
Researchers randomly assigned 30 people with major depressive disorder to partake in either a "high-dose" or "low-dose" yoga program. The high-dose group participated in three 90-minute yoga classes each week along with home practice, while the … [Read more...]
Staying Satisfied on a Vegetarian Diet
Contrary to what many believe, a vegetarian meal doesn't have to leave you hungry and unsatisfied. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, veggie-based foods that can help you feel full include: lean, low-fat proteins, such as … [Read more...]
Osteoarthritis Linked to Stroke
Taiwanese researchers report that patients living with osteoarthritis (OA) have an elevated risk for stroke. Using data from Taiwan's Longitudinal Health Insurance Database, researchers found that patients with mild to moderate OA have a 95% higher … [Read more...]
Heart Diagnosis, Depression, and Death
In this study, researchers assessed the mental health of 24,000 adults recently diagnosed with coronary artery disease and found about 15% suffered from depression—an amount that is significantly higher than the general population. Furthermore, half … [Read more...]