New research that looked at long-term health data concerning nearly 6,600 adults suggests that obesity at midlife is associated with a 31% increased risk for dementia in old age. International Journal of Epidemiology, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.” ~ Cormac McCarthy … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Life is about timing.” ~ Carl Lewis … [Read more...]
Repeated Head Impacts Linked to Depression Later in Life
A review of the health records of 13,323 individuals revealed that a history of both repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury is associated with an elevated risk for late-life depression. Neurology, June 2020 … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Exercise
Harvard Medical School lists the following benefits of exercise: reduced risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers; improved balance, mood, and mental function; stronger muscles; and healthier bones and joints. … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Benefit Expectant Mothers
Though further research is warranted, a review of data from 14 published studies found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy may reduce the risk for preeclampsia and postpartum depression. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Linked to Early Death
An analysis of long-term data concerning over 68.5 million Medicare enrollees suggests that tightening air quality standards in the United States from 12 μg/m3 of fine particulate matter to the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 10 μg/m3 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It always seems impossible until it's done.” ~ Nelson Mandela … [Read more...]
Exercise Benefits Sleep
Questionnaires completed by 114 healthy middle-aged women revealed that those who regularly partake in aerobic exercise are more likely to sleep at least seven hours a night and to awaken in the morning feeling rested. Journal of Sports Medicine … [Read more...]
Diabetes, Sleep Disorders, and Dementia
Using data from the Korean Health Screening Cohort, researchers report that type 2 diabetics with a sleep disorder have a 46% higher risk for dementia than those without a sleep disorder. Journal of Diabetes, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Seat Incline and Spinal Alignment
Photographic analysis of twenty healthy volunteers using a variety of seat orientations revealed that a forward sloped seat is superior to both a flat and backward sloped seat for maintaining neutral spinal alignment and reducing forward head … [Read more...]
Weightlifting Strengthens the Nervous System
The reticulospinal tract descends from the spinal cord from the brain and is mainly involved in locomotion and postural control. In a recent study, researchers observed that strength training can increase the response of the reticulospinal tract, … [Read more...]
High-Fiber Diet May Benefit Kidney Function
An analysis of blood samples and dietary information regarding 468 adults suggests that high fiber intake is associated with better renal function. BMC Nephrology, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.” ~ Calvin Coolidge … [Read more...]