Low vitamin D status is associated with poor bone health and a reduced ability for the muscle to repair itself following exercise. In an experiment involving female basketball players with inadequate vitamin D serum levels, researchers found that … [Read more...]
A-Fib Can Affect Cognitive Function
Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. A review of data from 43 studies found that A-Fib is associated with an elevated risk for both vascular … [Read more...]
Can Foot Pronation Cause Back Pain?
In a recent experiment, participants wore special shoes that induced pronation (inward roll) of the foot while walking. This resulted in altered pelvic and hip motion—more specifically, the pelvic position was more inclined on the contralateral side … [Read more...]
Overtraining Can Impair Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondrial capacity is the ability of the body to generate energy and is a factor associated with increased athletic performance, especially endurance exercise. In a new study, researchers found that performing too much intense exercise can impair … [Read more...]
Western Diet Contributes to Chronic Pain
New research suggests that the typical Western diet, which is high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, is a significant risk factor for both inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Additionally, the researchers observed that adopting a healthier diet can … [Read more...]
Migraines Linked to Increased Risk for Pregnancy Complications
Researchers analyzed over 145,000 pregnancies and found that women with a history of migraine had a higher risk of obstetric and postpartum complications, such as gestational diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and blood clots. Study author Dr. Nirit Lev … [Read more...]
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“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~ Truman Capote … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Improve Gut Health
Over the past 20 years, numerous studies have identified an association between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and some cancers. To improve one’s gut health, experts … [Read more...]
Most People with Alcohol Problems Don’t Get Treatment
Following a review of data concerning over 210,000 American adults, researchers report that only 6% with a drinking problem received treatment. However, the absence of care isn’t because people with drinking problems don’t see a healthcare provider … [Read more...]
Initial Course of Spinal Manipulation for Back Pain Reduces Adverse Drug Events
A review of Medicare claims revealed that seniors who sought treatment for chronic low back pain in 2013 were 42 times more likely to experience an adverse drug event in the following five years if they initially chose opioid analgesic therapy versus … [Read more...]
Exercise: Stay Active and Sit Less
According to a new study, reducing sitting time and filling the day with several hours of light physical activity can help an individual achieve many of the same benefits associated with meeting physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of … [Read more...]
Pea Flour Offers Benefits to Malnourished Children
New research suggests that adding cowpea flour to food as a supplement to standard hospital care to address malnourishment in children can accelerate weight gain while also improving the health of the gut microbiota, which can bolster the immune … [Read more...]
In Utero Secondhand Smoke Exposure Can Lead to Breathing Problems… I
In a study that included 476 children, researchers observed an association between greater exposure to secondhand smoke while in the womb and reduced lung function at age six. American Thoracic Society, May 2021 … [Read more...]
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“If fate means you to lose, give him a good fight anyhow.” ~ William McFee … [Read more...]