Calories Listed on Menus Offer Health Benefits.
Because posting calories on menus leads consumers to make healthier food choices, researchers estimate that this practice may prevent nearly 15,000 cases of cardiovascular disease in the United States within five years. Circulation, June 2020
Read MoreInherited High Cholesterol May Signal Heart Trouble Earlier in Adulthood.
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited disorder that causes high cholesterol. Researchers report that individuals with this condition are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease before middle age; however, less than 10% of adults with familial hypercholesterolemia know they have it. American Heart Association, June 2020
Read MoreWould You Use a “Smart Toilet”?
Researchers are developing a “smart toilet” that contains a slew of technologies to detect disease markers in stool and urine, possibly before other symptoms manifest. The Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Brian Rubin explains, “We currently don’t have access to continuous genetic data that’s pouring out of feces and urine… But we do know that a variety…
Read MoreAsk Grandma to Dance
In a study involving 16 grandma-granddaughter pairs who danced for 10-15 minutes once a week, researchers observed that the grandmothers experienced an increase in positive feelings and a better mood, while the granddaughters noted they gained an improved perspective on aging. Additionally, the participants reported the dance sessions strengthened their relationship with one another. Frontiers…
Read MoreCombination Therapies for Trigger Point Pain.
A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that is associated with chronic pain conditions. In a recent study involving 60 individuals with neck pain and trigger points in the upper trapezius muscles, researchers observed that the combination of muscle energy technique and ischemic compression was more effective at improving both neck…
Read MoreEven Light Exercise Can Benefit Those with Metabolic Syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—obesity, high blood pressure, problematic cholesterol, impaired metabolic function, and excessive waist circumference—that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A review of data from a twenty-year study revealed that even light exercise is effective for reducing some of the risk associated…
Read MoreVeggies Are Good for Blood Pressure.
A review of health and dietary data concerning 10,660 middleaged men found that a greater intake of vegetables (especially raw vegetables) is associated with a lower risk for hypertension. British Journal of Nutrition, May 2020
Read MorePlaying a Wind Instrument May Protect Against Sleep Apnea.
Though further research is advised, the current literature suggests that playing a wind instrument can increase blood oxygenation and reduce the risk for obstructive sleep apnea. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, May 2020
Read MoreRisk Factors for Sleeping Problems.
The following factors are associated with an increased risk for either insufficient or poor quality sleep: an inconsistent eating schedule, low vegetable intake, alcohol before bed, electronic device use in bed, high caffeine intake, dinner within two hours of bed time, lack of sunlight exposure in the morning, and weight gain. Sleep Health, April 2020
Read MoreAdults Often Delay Seeking Help for Eating Disorders.
A survey of 300 young adults revealed that many with an eating disorder put off seeking treatment due to either denial, concerns of losing control, or not understanding the severity of their condition. International Journal of Eating Disorders, April 2020
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