Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can thrive in warm places at the gym, such as locker rooms and sweaty gym equipment. To prevent skin infections, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following: wear loose-fitting, moisture-wicking clothing; … [Read more...]
Hip Pain Is Rarely an Isolated Problem…
A recent study that included 2,515 subjects found that of those with hip pain (124), only 3% exclusively had pain in their hip. In 47% of cases, hip pain patients also had pain in one to five other body sites, and 50% of hip pain patients had … [Read more...]
Low Zinc Levels Increase Risk of Hypertension
Low zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure by changing the way the kidneys handle sodium. In this study, researchers compared male mice with zinc deficiency to mice with healthy zinc levels and found that the zinc-deficient mice were more … [Read more...]
Fatty Liver Linked to Osteoporosis?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. A review of data from six studies has identified an association between NAFLD during childhood and an … [Read more...]
Positive Well-Being Benefits Those with Autism
According to a new study that monitored the mental health of 36 employed adults with the autism spectrum disorder, those with a greater sense of happiness and life satisfaction were less likely to develop depressive symptoms over the following year. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. —Malcolm X (from the book Treasures in Truth) … [Read more...]
Why Do I Have Dry Eye?
Dry eye occurs when your tear production fails to keep the eye surface adequately lubricated, leading to scratchy or stinging feelings, dryness, discharge, and pain and redness of the eyes. The National Eye Institute lists these common causes of dry … [Read more...]
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?
In a study involving 51 patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) and referred pain to the buttocks or lower back, researchers found that mobilization, stretching, stabilization exercises, and manipulative therapy are all effective treatments … [Read more...]
Chronic Disease Patients Are Less Active…
Using data from the 2006-2010 UK Biobank Prospective Cohort Study, researchers note that individuals with one or more chronic disease average about 60 fewer minutes of moderate physical activity each week in comparison with healthy adults, which may … [Read more...]
Could Vitamin D Lower the Risk of Developing Diabetes?
Among a group of nearly 700 Brazilian women, researchers observed that the women who took a vitamin D supplement not only had higher vitamin D serum levels but they also had lower blood glucose readings. North American Menopause Society executive … [Read more...]
Dirty Air Linked to Increased Risk of Strokes and Shorter Lives
New research that looked at data from 1,600 counties across the United States between 2005 and 2010 revealed that individuals living in counties with more air pollution not only had a higher risk for stroke but also short life expectancy—particularly … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Dementia Risk
Bacteroides are a group of bacteria that are beneficial to the gut because they crowd out "bad" infection-causing bugs. According to a new study that analyzed stool samples of 128 older adults with and without dementia, researchers found that … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
Each of us are like angels with only one wing; we can fly only by embracing each other. —Luciano de Crescenzo (from the book Treasures in Truth) … [Read more...]
Why Am I Bloated?
Many people suffer from abdominal bloating, which feels like an inflated balloon in the abdomen. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders notes these common triggers for bloating: too much gas in the intestine; abnormally high … [Read more...]