Esophageal Cancer Increasing Among Young Adults
Researchers report that the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has increased over the last 40 years, with the rate increasing fastest among patients under the age of 50. Additionally, the research team reports that younger esophageal cancer patients were more likely to be diagnosed with a more advanced stage of the cancer and their survival rates…
Read MoreTips to Stay Healthy at Work
Experts at WebMD offer the following tips to stay healthy in the workplace: avoid unhealthy snacks that your co-workers leave in the break room, drink eight to ten glasses of water a day, try to implement more physical activity at work, eat a healthy lunch, improve work posture and ergonomics, avoid eyestrain, take time off…
Read MoreNearly 1 in 3 Teens May Have Internet Addiction
Questionnaires completed by over 27,000 teenagers revealed that 29% exhibit behaviors and symptoms suggesting addiction to the Internet. These individuals were also more likely to engage in other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such has inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, lack of exercise, frequent consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods, and alcohol and e-cigarette use. International…
Read MoreErgonomic Intervention Helps Curb Musculoskeletal Pain
Prolonged exposure to awkward positions is known to increase an office worker’s risk for musculoskeletal pain. A recent study found that office employees experienced a reduction in pain intensity in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and hand/wrist following an ergonomic assessment to identify and correct workstation configurations known to place unnecessary stress on the body…
Read MoreSeniors Should Get Fit Before Surgery
The result of a recent experiment suggests that lifting weights in the week preceding a surgical procedure can offset the amount of muscle loss that is often observed in older adults following a week of post-surgical bed rest. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, December 2020
Read MoreJunk Food Could Be Causing Your Teen’s Sleep Problems
The World Health Organization reports that teens who consume three or more soft drinks a day or eat fast food four or more times a week are up to 55% more likely to have disturbed sleep than their peers who consume one or fewer soft drinks a day or fast food no more than once…
Read MoreAir Pollution Increases Kidney Disease Risk
Past research has shown that air pollution can increase one’s risk for heart and lung disease. Now, an analysis of data concerning over 47,000 adults suggests that increased exposure to fine particulate matter is also associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, December 2020
Read MorePhysical Problems Associated with Device Use in Kids
A survey of 569 elementary school students revealed that one in four experience physical discomfort following prolonged electronic device use with the most common complaints being hea
Read MoreMost Calories Teens Eat Come from Ultra-Processed Foods.
Dietary assessments of 5,500 adolescents revealed that nearly 66% of calories consumed by teenagers come from ultra-processed foods (such as chips, cookies, candy, soft drinks, and read-to-eat products). American Heart Association, November 2020
Read MoreSleeping Pills Linked to Falls & Fractures in Dementia Patients.
Researchers collected data on over 27,000 dementia patients and found that those prescribed a high dosage of strong sleeping medications such as zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone (so-called “Z-drugs”) had an elevated risk for a stroke, serious fall, and fracture, especially hip fracture. Study author Dr. Chris Fox notes, “This research shows us that higher-dose Zdrugs should…
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