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The American Cancer Society offers the following advice for individuals who have received a cancer diagnosis: become informed about your cancer and how you can improve your health; face your fears, but don’t dwell on them; express your feelings to a loved one or counselor; enjoy the present, rather than dwelling on the future or…
Read MoreBrazilian researchers interviewed 629 medical school students and found that 77% of female students and 51% of male students experienced periods of recurrent back pain. One in five said their back pain interfered with social activities, while about 30% noted back pain interfered with either physical activities or school activities. The research team also noted…
Read MoreIn this study, researchers found that men with greater cardiorespiratory fitness at the time of their cancer diagnosis were 23% less likely to die during the following five years than those with poor fitness scores. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, October 2018
Read MoreA new animal study suggests that the breast glands have a “microbiome” that’s influenced by diet—just like the gut! In the study, researchers found that monkeys fed a Mediterranean-style diet had a different mix of bacteria in their breast tissue than those fed a Western-style diet. Specifically, the researchers observed a ten-fold increase in lactobacillus…
Read MoreData from a Danish National Health Survey involving 109,218 adults over the age of 40 showed that those with diabetes were 33% more likely to have osteoarthritis, 70% more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis, and 29% more likely to have osteoporosis. Low back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain were also more common among diabetics.…
Read MoreA review of data concerning over 200,000 new mothers found that those with asthma were 58% more likely to develop postpartum depression within one year of the birth of their child. The researchers conclude, “A close monitoring of signs of depression for pregnant women with asthma is indicated, allowing prompt and efficient interventions if needed.”…
Read MoreVitamin D deficiency has been linked to a number of negative health outcomes, and new research shows it may even affect scarring. In the study, researchers examined 50 patients who had sustained a cut longer than one inch the previous year and found that those with healthy vitamin D levels were less likely to have…
Read MoreIn this case study, a man with a history of constant pain and headaches following a work injury presented for chiropractic care. A thorough examination revealed that the patient had exaggerated forward head posture and thoracic hyperkyphosis. Following a thirteen-week treatment plan that involved exercises, traction, and manipulation, the patient experienced improvements in regards to…
Read MoreUsing data collected over the course of four years from 1,138 elementary schools across the state of Georgia, researchers identified a school-wide association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness and better performance on standardized tests. Journal of School Health, October 2018
Read MoreAn analysis of national health survey data from 2007 to 2014 showed that more than one-fifth of kids between the age of 8 and 17 lacked access to nutritious foods. Furthermore, among boys and girls with poor nutrition, over 14% had high blood pressure, compared to only 11.6% among those with better access to nutritious…
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