“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Shoe to Reduce Fall Risk
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following recommendations for older adults when choosing a new shoe: check for support on both sides of the heel, flexibility in the toes, and stability in the middle; make sure to have your feet … [Read more...]
Mental Illness Tied to Heart Problems
An analysis of 108 studies that included more than 30 million people found that individuals with severe mental illness—such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—have a two-times greater risk for cardiac-related death than the general population. The … [Read more...]
Prolonged Sitting at Work Affects the Spine
Assessments of office workers revealed that at the end of an eight-hour workday, participants had experienced a significant reduction in both standing and sitting height, along with an increase in spinal pain. The findings highlight the importance of … [Read more...]
Improve Exercise Training By Controlling Your Blood Sugar
New research suggests that high blood glucose levels may reduce the exercise capacity of skeletal muscles. However, researchers observed that when normal blood sugar levels are restored, skeletal muscle exercise capacity improves. Diabetes, April … [Read more...]
Fast Food Restaurants Increase Diabetes Risk in Nearby Area
According to a recent study, living within 300 meters (~984 feet) of a fast-food restaurant is associated with up to a 16% increased risk for type 2 diabetes. PLOS Medicine, April 2022 … [Read more...]
Extra Weight Increases Risk of Endometrial Cancer
Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body fat based on weight and height. An analysis of data concerning nearly 120,000 women from seven countries revealed that for every five-unit increase in BMI, the risk for endometrial cancer rises by 88%. BMC … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“I attribute my success to this—I never gave or took any excuse.” ~ Florence Nightingale … [Read more...]
Daily Aspirin for Heart Health?
For years, experts have recommended taking a daily low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. However, based on findings from three large-scale studies that weighed the benefits and risks of this practice, the United States … [Read more...]
Witnessing Domestic Violence in Childhood Can Have Lifelong Consequences
A survey of more than 17,700 adults revealed that among those who were exposed to chronic parental domestic violence during childhood, 22.5% had major depression later in life, 15% suffered from anxiety, and nearly 27% had a substance disorder—all of … [Read more...]
Dizziness and Chronic Neck Pain
Among a group of 133 patients under treatment for chronic neck pain, 43% reported concurrent dizziness. Additionally, those with both neck pain and dizziness were more likely to experience more intense neck pain and disability, along with lower … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July from the Doctors and Staff at Premier Healthcare Placerville … [Read more...]
Exercise Promotes Longevity.
Following an analysis of data from 64 studies, researchers confirm that individuals with a lifelong history of exercise have a lower risk for early death than their sedentary peers. International Journal of Epidemiology, May 2022 … [Read more...]
Improve Diet, Reduce Cancer Risk
While specific causes of early-onset colorectal cancer remain unclear, the current research suggests that a diet characterized by a high intake of red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugar can alter the gut microbial composition, which can … [Read more...]