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Exercise can reduce stress and improve cellular health among family caregivers. Researchers recruited 68 sedentary individuals who cared for family members suffering from either Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The participants were divided into either a group that undertook 40 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times per week or a group…
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 37% of adults have eaten fast food at least once in the last 24 hours. National Center for Health Statistics, October 2018
Read MorePreschoolers who quickly gain weight are at a particularly higher risk for becoming obese teens. In this study, researchers looked at the weight-gain patterns of more than 51,000 German children and found that more than 50% of obese teens had already become overweight or obese by the time they reached age five. New England Journal…
Read MoreAccording to a new study that looked at data from the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children’s Health, boys and girls with a musculoskeletal condition have an elevated risk for anxiety, depression, and behavioral/conduct problems. Rehabilitation Psychology, October 2018
Read MoreIf you touch or even get near poison ivy, you can develop an itchy, blistering rash within 72 hours. Though the rash usually goes away after a short time, some people can have serious reactions that require a trip to the doctor. To help manage a poison ivy rash, the American Academy of Dermatology offers…
Read MoreAssessments completed by 2,024 neck pain and back pain patients at 125 chiropractic clinics throughout the United States revealed that overall, chiropractic treatment results in significant quality of life improvements with respect to physical functioning, pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and social health. Spine, October 2018
Read MoreA review of data from 18 published studies found moderate-to-high-quality evidence that engaging in an exercise program improved attention and social behavior in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, September 2018
Read MoreEating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, such as the Mediterranean-style diet, may significantly reduce your risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this study, researchers analyzed data on over 5,000 people, aged 55 and older, and found that those who closely followed a Mediterranean style diet had a 41% lower risk for…
Read MoreAn analysis of data regarding nearly 20,000 seniors with either type 1 or 2 diabetes revealed that older adults with both diabetes and dementia had a 67% elevated risk for death following dangerously low blood sugar than those with only diabetes. Dr. James Pickett, the head of research at the Alzheimer’s Society notes, “Very low…
Read MoreAfter reviewing data concerning approximately 17,000 American adults, researchers report that men who sleep nine or more hours per night have a 70% greater risk for stroke than average sleepers. Neurology, October 2018
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