Interviews with over 1,600 parents revealed that nearly all considered symptoms of apnea (snoring and/or gasping) among their children to be a problem, but most failed to share these concerns with their child's healthcare provider. Researcher Dr. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“A closed mind is a dying mind.” ~ Edna Ferber … [Read more...]
Avoiding Eczema Flare-ups
Eczema is a group of skin conditions that causes red, itchy rashes that affects up to 20% of infants and about 3% of adults and children. To help prevent an eczema flare-up, WebMD recommends the following: moisturize your skin frequently, avoid … [Read more...]
Stressful Experiences During Childhood Can Affect the Gut
A review of past studies suggests that stress associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can negatively affect the gut microbiota, which may explain one pathway by which ACEs can affect one’s long-term health. Examples of ACEs include abuse … [Read more...]
Exercise and Manual Therapy Benefits a Common Shoulder Problem.
For patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, new research shows that adding manual therapy to exercise therapy can lead to greater improvements in muscle function and self-reported disability. This treatment approach is often utilized by doctors … [Read more...]
Engage in More Types of Exercise
Past research has shown that exercise can protect against depression. An analysis of data from 2014, 2016, and 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys showed that including two or more types of exercise in one’s physical fitness … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet Benefits the Brain
The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern focused on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars. The current research notes that greater … [Read more...]
Added Sugar and Breast Cancer Risk
Using data from the Nurses' Health Study I and II, researchers report that a high intake of added sugar is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, and a diet characterized by less added sugar and more servings of fruit and vegetables are … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Wherever we are, it is our friends that make our world.” ~ Henry Drummond … [Read more...]
Prevent Jock Itch
Tinea cruris, otherwise known as jock itch, is a fungal infection that can cause a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin. To prevent jock itch, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following: keep your groin area dry … [Read more...]
Dementia Can Happen at Younger Ages
New research suggests that 5% of dementia cases occur in individuals under age 65 with 119 cases of early-onset dementia occurring for every 100,000 people globally. Researcher Dr. Stevie Hendriks adds, “We see that the first symptoms in young people … [Read more...]
Manual Therapy Techniques for Migraines
Among a group of 50 migraine patients, those treated with manual therapy once a week for four weeks experienced greater improvements in pain intensity, migraine disability, and quality of life than participants provided with a placebo/sham treatment. … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Characteristics Can Affect Hypertension Risk
Using data from two ongoing studies, researchers report that individuals living in neighborhoods that are more conducive to pedestrian traffic and have greater access to parks are less likely to have high blood pressure than those residing in areas … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Promotes Healthier Blood Pressure for Children
Examinations of nearly 2,400 three-year-old children showed that those who were breastfed for any duration—even in just the first days of life— had lower blood pressure than the kids who had never breastfed. Journal of the American Heart Association, … [Read more...]