Low-density lipoproteins (LDL or the “bad” cholesterol) may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, researchers observed that individuals with high LDL cholesterol levels had an elevated risk for early-onset … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Sometimes success isn't about making the right decision, it's more about making some decision.” ~ Robin S. Sharma … [Read more...]
Connective Tissue Manipulation Benefits Those with Chronic Low Back Pain
Among a group of 66 chronic low back pain patients, those who received connective tissue manipulation in addition to physiotherapy modalities reported greater improvements with respect to pain, mobility, and overall wellbeing when compared to … [Read more...]
Exercise Apps Help Boost Activity Levels
Exercise apps and fitness trackers have become very popular, but do they really help users become more active? In a study involving 210 inactive women, researchers observed that those who used the combination of an exercise app, an activity tracker, … [Read more...]
How to Stop Nail Biting.
Biting your nails is unsanitary and can damage the skin around the nail, increasing the risk of infection, and harm teeth. To stop nail-biting, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following: avoid factors that trigger nail-biting; take steps to manage … [Read more...]
Highly Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease
Researchers monitored the health and dietary behaviors of over 100,000 adults for five years and identified an association between ultra-processed food consumption and an elevated risk for both heart attack and stroke. BMJ, May 2019 … [Read more...]
Chronic Inflammation and Late-Life Depression
An analysis of data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study suggests that individuals with chronic inflammation in the decades leading up to old age have an elevated risk for late-life depression. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, … [Read more...]
Teasing Kids About Weight May Lead to Weight Gain
A study that included 110 middle school students who were either overweight or at risk of being overweight found that those who reported high levels of weight-related teasing were more likely to experience an increase in their body mass index than … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas, which can be deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 150 people in the United States die each year from CO poisoning. The commission goes on to recommend … [Read more...]
Post-Concussion Symptom Persistence…
Using data concerning 647 patients who had experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), researchers identified the following risk factors for post-concussion symptoms and disability: advancing age, female gender, previous psychiatric history, … [Read more...]
Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Pain Sensitivity
In a study that involved 29 patients with chronic low back pain, researchers observed that participants treated with six sessions of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) not only experienced improvements related to low back pain and disability but also … [Read more...]
Staying Fit Cuts Heart Attack Risk in Women.
An analysis of data concerning over 13,000 middle-aged Norwegian women whom researchers monitored over a 13-year time period revealed that the fittest women in the study had a 12-25% lower risk for an acute myocardial infarction than the least fit … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” ~ Stevie Wonder … [Read more...]
Veggies, Fruits, and Grains Good for the Heart
Among a group of more than 16,000 middle age and older adults, those with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains had up to a 41% lower risk for heart failure than participants who consumed a diet low in such foods. Journal of the … [Read more...]