Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are common chronic diseases that are often preventable with regular screening and lifestyle changes. UnityPoint Clinic offers these tips for a healthier life: take regular walks, eat a healthy diet rich in … [Read more...]
Diabetics Have Elevated Anxiety Risk
According to a new study that looked at nationwide data from Taiwan’s national healthcare system, individuals with type 2 diabetes may be up to two times more likely to report anxiety disorder within a ten-year timeframe. Brazilian Journal of … [Read more...]
Smartphone Use and Chronic Neck Pain
Among a group of 2,438 young adults with chronic neck pain, researchers observed an association between excessive smartphone use and increased evidence of cervical disk degeneration. The findings suggest that the poor posture individuals often adopt … [Read more...]
Exercise for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mineral density, which can increase the risk of fracture in the event of a fall. The current research suggests that individuals with osteoporosis or those who are at risk for the condition should … [Read more...]
Special Diet Key to Managing Asthma
The ketogenic diet triggers ketosis, which is a metabolic process that breaks down fats and proteins and transforms them into energy for the body. In a recent experiment, researchers observed that when asthmatic mice consumed a ketogenic diet, they … [Read more...]
MAFLD?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. In a recent article, researchers suggested changing the name for this condition to metabolic … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...]
New Biomarker May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
The PHGDH gene is responsible for the production of RNA and proteins that are critical for brain development and function, which typically declines with age. In a recent study, researchers found that a sharp change in this RNA production later in … [Read more...]
Bilingualism and the Brain
Past research suggests that speaking a second language may preserve cognitive function later in life. In a new study, researchers looked at MRI brain images of bilingual and monolingual seniors and observed that the brain scans of bilingual … [Read more...]
Trapezius Strengthening Benefits Neck Pain Patients
Among a group of 40 neck pain patients, those who performed exercises to strengthen the lower trapezius muscles reported greater improvements in cervical function and postural alignment. Doctors of chiropractic often use a combination of spinal … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Stay Fit!
The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers that connects and helps “integrate” functions between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. A review of findings from 20 published studies identified an association between higher cardiorespiratory … [Read more...]
Suicide Rates Up 35% in Last 20 Years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the suicide rate in the United States increased from 10.5 to 14 per 100,000 persons between 1999 and 2018, with a much sharper increase in the past decade. The CDC adds that suicide … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~ e. e. cummings … [Read more...]
Cancer Prevention Tips
The Harvard School of Public Health reports that up to 75% of cancer deaths in the United States can be prevented. The school offers these cancer prevention tips: avoid tobacco, eat properly, exercise regularly, stay lean, limit alcohol intake, avoid … [Read more...]