The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following tips to protect yourself and others from the flu: Avoid close contact with people who are sick; stay home when you are sick; cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; stay home … [Read more...]
Is a Negative Personality Linked to Heart Attack Risk?
Personality evaluations of 150 myocardial infarction patients revealed that these individuals were more likely to have a negative outlook on life than the general population. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” ~ Lou Holtz … [Read more...]
Back Pain Common in Nurses
Questionnaires completed by 256 nurses revealed that 44.5% had experienced low back pain during the previous week and 80% had low back pain in the preceding year. Acta Biomedica, November 2020 … [Read more...]
Avocados Benefit Your Gut Microbes
Among a group of 163 obese or overweight adults, researchers observed that consuming one avocado a day led to an increase of microbes in the digestive system known to break down fiber and support gut health. Journal of Nutrition, December 2020 … [Read more...]
Tai Chi May Improve Mood, Energy, and Sleep
Older women who participated in a four-week Tai Chi program reported improvements in vigor, mood, and sleep that persisted up to four weeks following the conclusion of the intervention. Research in Sports Medicine, January 2021 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Fortune favors the prepared mind.” ~ Louis Pasteur … [Read more...]
Nearly 1 in 3 Teens May Have Internet Addiction
Questionnaires completed by over 27,000 teenagers revealed that 29% exhibit behaviors and symptoms suggesting addiction to the Internet. These individuals were also more likely to engage in other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as inadequate fruit … [Read more...]
Esophageal Cancer Increasing Among Young Adults
Researchers report that the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has increased over the last 40 years, with the rate increasing fastest among patients under the age of 50. Additionally, the research team reports that younger esophageal cancer … [Read more...]
Ergonomic Intervention Helps Curb Musculoskeletal Pain
Prolonged exposure to awkward positions is known to increase an office worker’s risk for musculoskeletal pain. A recent study found that office employees experienced a reduction in pain intensity in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and hand/wrist … [Read more...]
Seniors Should Get Fit Before Surgery
The result of a recent experiment suggests that lifting weights in the week preceding a surgical procedure can offset the amount of muscle loss that is often observed in older adults following a week of post-surgical bed rest. Journal of Cachexia, … [Read more...]
Junk Food Could Be Causing Your Teen’s Sleep Problems
The World Health Organization reports that teens who consume three or more soft drinks a day or eat fast food four or more times a week are up to 55% more likely to have disturbed sleep than their peers who consume one or fewer soft drinks a day or … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Increases Kidney Disease Risk
Past research has shown that air pollution can increase one’s risk for heart and lung disease. Now, an analysis of data concerning over 47,000 adults suggests that increased exposure to fine particulate matter is also associated with an elevated risk … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~ Zora Neale Hurston … [Read more...]