Nature-Based Activities Benefit Mental Health.
An analysis of data from 50 studies found that regularly engaging in outdoor activities such as gardening or walking in a park or woodlands is associated with improved mood and reduced anxiety. SSM – Population Health, December 2021
Read MoreBreastfeeding Can Help Lower Postpartum Depression.
Adding to a number of benefits that breastfeeding can provide to mom and baby, a recent study found that new mothers who breastfeed are significantly less likely to experience postpartum depression, and the risk falls the further into life the child breastfeeds. Public Health Nursing, September 2021
Read MoreMedical Paperwork Keeps Some People from Seeking Care.
Questionnaires completed by 4,155 young and middle-aged adults revealed that 25% had delayed or skipped care due to administrative tasks such as obtaining information from an insurance company or provider, resolving issues with billing, or seeking preauthorizations for care. Health Services Research, September 2021
Read MoreHow to Spot Peripheral Artery Disease.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that is the result of reduced blood flow to the legs. Common PAD symptoms include painful cramping in the hip, thigh, and calf muscles; numbness or weakness in the legs; coldness in the lower legs or feet; a change in leg color; hair loss or slow…
Read MoreMarijuana Use Tied to Greater Risk of Mental Health Issues?
A review of health histories of over 80,000 adults revealed that those with a history of regular marijuana use were three times more likely to develop conditions such as depression and anxiety, and they were nearly seven times more likely to develop severe mental illnesses such as psychosis or schizophrenia. The findings suggest it may…
Read MoreConservative Care Offers Benefits to Those with TMD.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are characterized by pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints and associated jaw muscles and facial nerves. A recent study found that manual therapies—such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic—are effective for improving pain, sleep quality, and quality of life in TMD patients. Cranio, July 2021
Read MoreSore from Exercise? Try Some Blackcurrant.
Participants who took a daily 300 mg black current extract supplement experienced less muscle inflammation and soreness following strength training exercise. Nutrients, August 2021
Read MoreFruit and Veggies Benefit Colorectal Cancer Survivors.
Among a group of 456 colorectal cancer survivors, those with a higher intake of fruit, vegetables, and dietary fiber reported less fatigue, better physical function, and a greater ability to carry out activities of daily living. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2021
Read MoreOne in Five College Students May Misuse Prescription Stimulants.
Questionnaires completed by over 600 students from two universities revealed that 20% had misused a prescription stimulant with the goal of improving academic performance. Journal of American College Health, September 2021
Read MoreTips for a Happier Life.
The Mayo Clinic recommends the following to increase one’s energy and vitality: eat nourishing food, get seven to eight hours of sleep nightly, keep company with good people, avoid news overdose, regularly exercise, do something meaningful daily, and think good thoughts of others. Mayo Clinic, September 2021
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