“The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.' Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.”~ David Copperfield … [Read more...]
Smoking Increases Substance Abuse Relapse Risk
For substance abusers in recovery, those who continue to smoke or start smoking are at least twice as likely to relapse as those who don't smoke. This suggest incorporating smoking cessation and prevention strategies into substance abuse treatment … [Read more...]
Obesity Increases Risk for Spinal Pain
After controlling for factors such as marital status, gender, age, smoking status, household income, health insurance coverage, educational attainment, and the use of health services for other major categories of diseases, an analysis of data … [Read more...]
Jump Some Rope
Jumping rope is an excellent way to get your heart pumping and burn some calories. The American Council on Exercise offers the following guidelines for jumping rope: hold the handles near the end of the rope, keeping your grip light; keep your elbows … [Read more...]
Just Two Servings of Produce Per Day Increases Wellbeing
Among a sample of 171 young adults, those who consumed an extra two servings of produce per day for fourteen days reported an increase in psychological wellbeing that did not occur in participants who continued to eat their normal diet. PLOS ONE, … [Read more...]
Too Many Adults Have High Blood Pressure
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) warn that too many Americans struggle with high blood pressure. Data presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 29% of Americans (75 million people) have high blood … [Read more...]
Harsh Parenting Can Backfire
Parenting that includes frequent yelling, hitting, and threats may bring out the worst in a teen's behavior. Researchers tracked nearly 1,500 students over nine years and found that seventh graders subjected to harsh parenting tactics are more likely … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” ~ Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...]
You Can Reduce Stress
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these stress reducing suggestions: exercise regularly; eat nutritious meals; get plenty of sleep; stretch, breathe deeply, or practice relaxation training; move past things that are out of your … [Read more...]
Hip Issues Common in Low Back Pain Sufferers
In a recent study, over one-hundred back pain patients received a physical examination and completed questionnaires on spinal pain, hip pain, and physical function. The findings revealed that hip dysfunction is common in patients presenting with low … [Read more...]
Brief Intense Stair Climbing Boosts Fitness
Not having enough time to exercise is no longer an excuse to not get fit. This study included 31 sedentary healthy women who performed brief ten-minute stair climbing routines three times per week for six weeks. The routines involved quick bursts of … [Read more...]
Following a Healthy Diet
The American Heart Association advises the following tips for eating well without dieting or feeling hungry: follow a simple, nutritious eating plan and avoid fad diets; shrink portion sizes instead of quitting your favorite treats; bulk up on foods … [Read more...]
Calcium Buildup in Arteries Among Young May Signal Cardiovascular Problems
Researchers performed CT scans and collected data on more than 3,000 men and women with an average age of 40 and found that individuals with any calcified plaque in their arteries had a five times greater risk for cardiovascular problems. … [Read more...]
Driving May Suffer Even After Concussion Symptoms Fade
Concussion patients may still have difficulty driving, even after their symptoms disappear. Researchers tested fifteen college-aged participants in a driving simulator within 48 hours of reporting they no longer felt the effects of their concussions … [Read more...]