“You are one of a kind and unique. Never forget that.” ~ Richard Simmons … [Read more...]
Spanking Children Doesn’t Work and May Cause Harm
An analysis of over 60 studies concluded that physical punishment increases child aggression and other behavior problems over time. Study co-author Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff adds, “Physical punishment is harmful to children's development and well-being. … [Read more...]
Sleep Disturbance and Low Back Pain in Postpartum Women
Assessments of 124 new mothers revealed that low back and pelvic pain often accompany postpartum sleep disorders. While this study was unable to determine the nature of this association, past research has shown that sleep disturbance and low back … [Read more...]
Breathing Workout Can Lower Blood Pressure
High-resistance inspiratory muscle training involves breathing through a handheld device to strengthen the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles. An experiment involving 36 middle-aged and older adults found that performing this form of training … [Read more...]
Food Choices for Strong Bones
According to a recent article, middle-aged and older adults who eat adequate protein, fermented dairy products, and at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day are less likely to suffer fractures associated with poor bone health. The Lancet. … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea During Childhood Can Spell Heart Trouble for Teens
The result of an eight-year study that included 421 children found that participants with sleep apnea before adolescence that did not improve over time are at increased risk for high blood pressure as teens, which can set the stage for poor … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first.” ~ Ginger Rogers … [Read more...]
Playing Outside Benefits Kids’ Vitamin D Status
According to a study that looked at data concerning 3,606 children from nine European countries, boys and girls who spend less than one hour a day outdoors are 1.21 times more likely to be vitamin D deficient than their peers who spend an hour or … [Read more...]
An Unhappy Marriage May Shorten a Man’s Life
A three-decade study involving nearly 9,000 men revealed that those who expressed dissatisfaction in their marriage but remained married had a 21% elevated risk for premature death and a 94% higher risk for stroke. Lead researcher Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari … [Read more...]
SI Joint and Back Pain During Pregnancy
Among a group of 320 new mothers, researchers found that those who experienced low back pain during pregnancy were more likely to have sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. Past studies have shown that the SI joint is a common sole or contributing cause … [Read more...]
Preteen Brains Benefit from Regular Physical Activity
Brain imaging of nearly 6,000 primary school-aged children showed an association between regular physical activity and more organized, robust, and flexible brain networks. Lead researcher Dr. Caterina Stamoulis adds, “It didn't matter what kind of … [Read more...]
Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Diabetes-Related Nocturnal Hypertension
Diabetics are at increased risk for nocturnal hypertension, which can elevate the risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. A recent experiment found that restricting eating to an eight-hour window can help keep blood pressure from rising overnight in … [Read more...]
Appendicitis After Age 45 May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, researchers concluded that patients treated for appendicitis after age 45 not only had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease but they developed it earlier in life than their peers … [Read more...]
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“Dig your well before you're thirsty.” ~ Seth Godin … [Read more...]