Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. A review of data from 22 randomized control trials revealed that omega-3 fatty acid … [Read more...]
A Link Between Temporomandibular Disorder and Sleep Apnea?
Following a review of data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, researchers report that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were 2.5 times more likely to have temporomandibular disorders (TMD) than individuals without … [Read more...]
Manipulative Therapy Combined with Exercise Improves Outcomes
According to a study that included 90 patients with chronic non-specific neck pain, combining manipulative therapy with stretching and strengthening exercises led to greater improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion than exercises alone. … [Read more...]
New Advice Regarding Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Individuals with a genetic predisposition for elevated low-density lipoprotein (the “bad” cholesterol) levels have traditionally been instructed to reduce their consumption of saturated fats to lower their risk for heart disease. However, a team of … [Read more...]
Urine Test Could Check Your Diet Quality
By analyzing levels of different metabolites in urine samples taken 24 hours apart, researchers have developed a test that measures the quality of an individual’s nutrition intake. Study co-author Dr. Paul Elliott notes, “Healthful diets have a … [Read more...]
Is It Sleep Trouble or ADHD?
The result of a recent experiment found that children with a sleep disorder may experience trouble with impulse control at levels that could suggest the presence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers conclude, “This … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine.” ~ Morris West … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Biomarker May Suggest Heart Failure Risk
In a new study, researchers discovered that people with higher levels of GlycA in their blood—an indicator of inflammation— had a significantly increased risk for heart failure. Circulation, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Concussions Increase Risk of Several Brain Conditions
Using 25 years of data concerning over 186,000 adults, researchers report that a history of concussion is associated with an elevated risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia. Family … [Read more...]
Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Questionnaires completed by 1,000 adults intended to represent the general population revealed that nearly half (45%) of those reporting significant neck pain also had shoulder/arm pain. The findings suggest the conditions often co-occur, and … [Read more...]
Just One Hour…
Among a group of 24 seniors at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, researchers observed that reducing sedentary behavior by one hour a day led to significant long-term improvements in both peripheral vascular function and cerebral blood flow. … [Read more...]
Cutting Carbs May Protect Your Eyes
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over the age of 60. An analysis of diet and health data on 185,000 health professionals found that maintaining a long-term diet low in … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The best thing to do now, is to do the very best you can.” ~ Allen Drury … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease and Depression
An analysis of data concerning over 100,000 adults found that individuals with depression have a 64% elevated risk for ischemic heart disease and a 94% higher risk for stroke. On the other hand, men and women with cardiovascular disease had nearly … [Read more...]