WebMD notes that in addition to lack of exercise and a poor diet, the following are also associated with an elevated risk for heart disease: belly fat, dental problems, loneliness, long work hours, a history of migraines, shift work, and snoring. … [Read more...]
Creative Art, Storytelling, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
A review of findings from 64 published studies found that participating in creative art or storytelling programs can improve brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Ageing Research Reviews, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Manual Therapies for CTS
Among a group of 30 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), researchers observed that mechanical interface mobilization and nerve mobilization techniques are both effective treatments for improving nerve function and reducing pain and disability. … [Read more...]
Can Too Much Coffee Be Bad for Your Health?
Researchers examined connections between genetics, habitual coffee consumption, and health conditions from a dataset that included over 300,000 adults in the UK Biobank and found that drinking six or more cups of coffee a day is associated with an … [Read more...]
As a Nation’s Wealth Grows, So Do Men’s Waistlines
Using four decades of data concerning nearly 150 countries, researchers report that for every 1% increase in a nation’s per capita income, the obesity rate among men in the country rises by 1.23%. PLOS ONE, May 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” ~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau … [Read more...]
Ways to Stay Healthy As You Age
WebMD offers five tips to remain healthy when getting older: eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains while eating less butter, fatty meats, sugar, and salt; exercise for at least thirty minutes a day; go to bed and wake up at the same … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Improves Mood of MS Patients
Mindfulness is described as the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are, and calm about what’s going on around you. In a recent study involving 61 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, researchers observed that those who received mindfulness … [Read more...]
Myofascial Therapy for Neck Pain
Among a group of 54 patients with mechanical neck pain, researchers observed that five sessions of myofascial release therapy were more effective at reducing pain and improving pain sensitivity than ten sessions of massage, ultrasound therapy, and … [Read more...]
Aerobic Exercise May Benefit Asthmatics
An analysis of data from eleven published studies concluded that aerobic exercise training can lead to improvements in both asthma control and lung function. European Respiratory Journal, April 2020 … [Read more...]
Almonds Good for Vascular Health
During a six-week study, researchers observed that participants who replaced unhealthy snack foods with almonds experienced improvements in both endothelial functions (the functionality of the thin membrane that lines the heart and blood vessels) and … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society offers the following tips to reduce colorectal cancer risk: eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains; Limit intake of red and processed meats. Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D. Avoid obesity and … [Read more...]
Noise, Air Pollution, and Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that frequent exposure to elevated noise and carbon monoxide levels may lead to increased oxidative stress in the body, which may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Medical Gas Research, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Car Accidents and Back Pain
A systematic research review discovered that individuals involved in a motor vehicle collision may be more likely to develop back pain in the future than those who have not been in a car accident. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to evaluate and … [Read more...]