A review of data from 30 published studies suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, zinc, and vitamins B, C, D, and E is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer. The findings suggest that nutritional recommendations should … [Read more...]
Do Smartphones Exacerbate Headaches?
A survey of 400 chronic headache sufferers revealed that excessive smartphone use is associated with more frequent and more intense headaches. The findings suggest that cutting back on smartphone use would benefit headache sufferers. Neurology … [Read more...]
Stabilization Exercises and Chronic Neck Pain
An analysis of data from six randomized controlled trials found that stabilization exercises can reduce pain and improve function in patients with chronic neck pain. Doctors of chiropractic often incorporate such exercises in their treatment plans … [Read more...]
Evening Exercise May Slow Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an incurable eye disease that causes an increase in pressure inside the eye that damages the optic nerve, eventually leading to vision loss. In a study involving 98 glaucoma patients, researchers observed that the disease progressed more … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Lead to Healthier Aging
The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars. An evaluation of 143 elderly patients revealed that those who most … [Read more...]
Retainer Care Tips
Keeping your retainer clean can be difficult, but it’s important for preventing cavities and infection. The California Association of Orthodontists suggests these retainer care tips: wash your hands before and after handling your retainer; soak your … [Read more...]
Persistent Concussion Symptoms and Sleep Apnea
Examinations of 51 patients with persistent concussion symptoms revealed that 78% also had sleep apnea. Because sleep apnea reduces the body’s ability to experience restorative sleep, the findings suggest that improving sleep quality in mild … [Read more...]
Exercise’s Effect on the Brain
Researchers monitored the brains of 128 people after performing aerobic exercise at varying intensities and observed that the greatest changes in neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire or modify its neural connections—occurred with 20 minutes … [Read more...]
Asthma Linked to Heart Rhythm Disorder
The results of a thirteen-year study involving 6,615 adults suggest that individuals with persistent asthma have a 50% elevated risk for developing atrial fibrillation, which is a common heart rhythm disorder that is known to significantly increase … [Read more...]
Strong Support Network Is Key to Cancer Recovery for Women
Among a group of 1,400 postmenopausal women with either colon or rectal cancer, researchers observed that having a strong social support network is associated with up to a 58% reduced risk of death from colorectal cancer. Cancer, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Can Help Regulate Your Appetite
According to a new study that monitored the calorie consumption of 130 adults on a weight loss diet, engaging in regular exercise reduces the risk of overeating at a meal by over 50%. Health Psychology, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another." —Luciano de Crescenzo … [Read more...]
Low Vitamin D Status and COPD Progression
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The results of a study involving 151 male COPD patients revealed that severe … [Read more...]
Ways to Deal with Sadness
To manage the feelings of sadness that come with the end of a close relationship or the death of a loved one, experts advise the following: allow yourself to be sad and cry if you feel like you need to; listen to music or spend time with family and … [Read more...]