A review of 18 studies found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may elevate an individual’s risk for stroke over the following five years by up to 86%. International Journal of Stroke, April 2021 … [Read more...]
Excessive Screen Time Linked to Spinal Pain in Kids
Using data from the Danish National Birth Cohort concerning 45,555 pre-adolescents, researchers report that kids who spend six or more hours per day using electronic devices are two times more likely to experience severe spinal pain than their more … [Read more...]
Age Should Not Be a Barrier to Keeping Fit
According to researchers, the belief that it takes longer for muscles to recover from working out as you age is based on little, if any, evidence. In fact, researcher Dr. John Fernandes notes, “[More] than half of the available studies have noted … [Read more...]
Diet May Be Important for Long-Term Survival in Breast Cancer Patients
Among a group of 3,660 female breast cancer patients, researchers observed that a healthy eating pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet or the DASH diet, was associated with up to a 27% reduced risk of death during the following decade. JNCI Cancer … [Read more...]
Disrupted Sleep Presents Health Risks
An analysis of eleven years of data concerning over 8,000 adults revealed an association between sleep disorders and poor cardiovascular health, particularly in women. European Heart Journal, April 2021 … [Read more...]
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“You can't do it unless you can imagine it.” ~ George Lucas … [Read more...]
Sleep Is Important to Avoid Dementia Risk
Following an analysis of data concerning nearly 8,000 adults, researchers report that sleeping six or fewer hours a night in middle age is associated with a 30% increased risk for dementia in old age. The findings suggest that screening for sleep … [Read more...]
Chronic Sinusitis May Affect the Brain
An analysis of brain scans and mental health assessments of over 1,200 adults revealed that people with moderate-to-severe sinus inflammation exhibited altered activity in the frontoparietal network in the brain, which is important for … [Read more...]
Fascial Manipulation Reduces Pain and Disability
A systematic review found that manipulative therapy to improve fluidity between soft tissue layers, which often become denser and stiffer with age and injury, can improve pain and disability in patients with musculoskeletal pains. Doctors of … [Read more...]
Sedentary Behavior Linked to COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. An analysis of data from the Chronic Disease and Lifestyle Population Survey in Sichuan … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain
According to a study that reviewed brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid samples, greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet—an eating pattern focused on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and … [Read more...]
Influenza and Stroke Risk
Using data from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System, researchers report that individuals diagnosed with the influenza-like illness have up to a 39% increased risk for stroke in the near future. BMC Public Health, May 2021 … [Read more...]
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“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland … [Read more...]
Low Vitamin D and Asthma
Among a group of 132 asthma patients with insufficient or deficient vitamin D levels, researchers found that improving vitamin D status via supplementation also led to improvements in asthma symptoms and lung function. Tanaffos, December 2020 … [Read more...]