Sleepwalking Linked to Parkinson’s in Men
Using data from The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which has monitored the health of over 50,000 male healthcare professionals since 1986, researchers report that individuals with a history of sleepwalking or rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may be up to four times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than men without a sleep…
Read MoreRecommendations for Shoulder Pain
For patients with shoulder pain of any duration, new treatment guidelines recommend a multimodal approach that includes joint mobilization, heat/cold, and range of motion exercises, along with cervical or thoracic spine manipulation, if warranted. Doctors of chiropractic often take this approach when managing patients with shoulder pain. European Journal of Pain, May 2021
Read MoreEasy Ways to Prevent Exercise Injury
To reduce one’s risk for getting hurt when starting an exercise program, experts recommend the following: get a routine physical, hire a personal trainer, start slowly and increase gradually, warm up before exercise, wear appropriate clothing, and listen to your body. VerywellFit, April 2021
Read MoreTestosterone Deficiency in Men May Be Linked to Diet
According to a study that included 4,100 males, a pro-inflammatory diet—an eating pattern characterized by a high intake of red and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, and refined grains—is associated with an elevated risk for testosterone deficiency, particularly among obese men. Journal of Urology, April 2021
Read MoreEven Just a Little Belly Fat Increases Heart Disease Risk
While a body mass index in the normal range is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association reports that individuals should also mind their waist circumference. Experts point out that excess fat in the midsection, even in those with a BMI in the normal range, can signify more fatty tissue…
Read MoreTips to Prevent Athletes Foot
Constant burning and itching between the toes are a sure sign of athlete’s foot. To avoid this common fungal infection, keep your feet dry, wash your feet daily, wear shower shoes or flip flops, and use foot powder, when appropriate. PIH Health, April 2021
Read MoreTBI Increases Long-Term Risk of Stroke
A review of 18 studies found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may elevate an individual’s risk for stroke over the following five years by up to 86%. International Journal of Stroke, April 2021
Read MoreExcessive Screen Time Linked to Spinal Pain in Kids
Using data from the Danish National Birth Cohort concerning 45,555 pre-adolescents, researchers report that kids who spend six or more hours per day using electronic devices are two times more likely to experience severe spinal pain than their more active peers. The findings suggest that reducing screen time and increasing physical activity levels in children…
Read MoreAge Should Not Be a Barrier to Keeping Fit
According to researchers, the belief that it takes longer for muscles to recover from working out as you age is based on little, if any, evidence. In fact, researcher Dr. John Fernandes notes, “[More] than half of the available studies have noted that older males experience similar, and even less severe, symptoms of muscle damage…
Read MoreDiet May Be Important for Long-Term Survival in Breast Cancer Patients
Among a group of 3,660 female breast cancer patients, researchers observed that a healthy eating pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet or the DASH diet, was associated with up to a 27% reduced risk of death during the following decade. JNCI Cancer Spectrum, March 2021
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