Summer Footwear Can Cause Problems
As the warmer months approach, the American Podiatric Medical Association notes the risk of injury can increase with the following footwear choices: sprained or twisted ankles from wedges or espadrilles; bunions and hammertoes from peep toe sandals; poor support, heel pain, and arch pain from flats and slides; and calluses, poor support, and irritation between…
Read MoreCancer Increases Suicide Risk
Researchers report that the risk of suicide increases seven- fold in the six months following cancer diagnosis and remains 26% higher than the general population over time. Study author Dr. Xuesong Han adds, “Our findings highlight the importance of timely symptom management and targeted interventions or suicide prevention in individuals with cancer.” JAMA Network Open,…
Read MoreBack Pain Increases Frailty Risk in Older Women
Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss that is associated with an increased risk for poor health outcomes. In a recent study, researchers observed that older women with low back pain were 2.83 times more likely to develop frailty over the following year, especially those with…
Read MoreVitamin D Reduces Muscle Inflammation and Pain Post Exercise
A systematic review that included ten studies concluded that taking a minimum dose of 2,000 IU of vitamin D for longer than seven days can help reduce post-exercise muscle damage and inflammation.Journal Of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, September 2022
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Eating Fish
Healthline reports that fish is high in important nutrients, and regularly eating fish may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, aid fetal and infant development, boost brain health, improve vitamin D status and sleep quality, reduce the risk for autoimmune diseases and asthma, and protect vision in old age. Healthline, January 2023
Read MoreTraffic Noise May Contribute to Tinnitus Risk
Following an analysis of data concerning 3.5 million Danish adults, researchers report that for every 10-decibel increase in noise in an individual’s home from nearby roadways, the risk for tinnitus increases by 6%. The research team speculates that traffic noise may indirectly affect tinnitus risk as living near a busy road may affect sleep quality,…
Read MoreLaser Treatment May Prevent Skin Cancer Recurrence.
A review of records of patient with a history of basal or squamous cell cancer found that those treated with a laser were nearly 50% less likely to develop new skin cancers in the area, and for those who did experience recurrence, it took longer than in patients treated by other means. Dermatologic Surgery, January…
Read MoreOsteoporosis May Raise Cognitive Impairment Risk.
Following a review of data from eight studies that included more than 130,000 participants, researchers report that individuals with osteoporosis may have a two-times increased risk for cognitive impairment.Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, March 2023
Read MoreThe Sacroiliac Joints Are an Overlooked Pain Generator.
In a recent literature review, researchers found disorders of the sacroiliac joints (which connect the sacrum and pelvis) may be a primary or contributing cause of 27% of back pain cases. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess the function of the sacroiliac joints when patients present with low back or pelvic pain and to…
Read MoreGreat Home Cardio Workouts.
Current fitness guidelines recommend engaging in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. Some activities you can perform at home to meet these guidelines include jumping rope, climbing stairs, yoga, house/yard work, and gardening. MedicineNet, January 2023
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