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No one wants to take a trip to the hospital while they’re abroad. The Food and Drug Administration recommends the following to keep you safe when traveling: avoid spending too much time in the sun; check your medications before leaving on a trip to make sure you have enough; never pack medication in your checked…
Read MoreResearchers reviewed data from ten published studies and concluded that after one year, patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) reported similar improvements in pain and function regardless of whether or not they underwent surgery or pursued more conservative treatment options. Conservative chiropractic care for carpal tunnel syndrome often includes manual therapies (manipulation and mobilization) combined…
Read MoreA review of data from 36 published studies concluded that regardless of mode (aerobic, resistance, or a combination of both), exercise is both a safe and effective method for improving quality of life in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, July 2018
Read MoreBeyond protecting against birth defects such as spina bifida, fortifying grains with folic acid may also improve fetal brain development and reduce the risk of developing psychosis. Researchers reviewed 1,400 MRI brain scans of children who were born either before or after folic acid fortification became mandatory in the United States in the late 1990s…
Read MoreAmong a group of 113,227 Norwegian children, researchers observed that those born prior to 34 weeks gestation were over 23% more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by age eight. JAMA Pediatrics, June 2018
Read MoreA survey of more than 1,500 working Americans found that many people are unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the office. More specifically, when participants returned to work after time off, 68% said they were in a better mood; 66% were energized; and 27% reported feeling motivated and less stressed. Unfortunately, 40%…
Read MoreSpending time in nature can provide an individual with significant and wide-ranging health benefits. An analysis of data involving more than 290 million people revealed that routine exposure to green spaces can reduce the risk for type II diabetes, heart disease, premature death, premature births, stress, and hypertension. Lead author Dr. Caoimhe Twohig-Bennett notes, “We…
Read MoreCervicobrachial pain (CP) is described as pain that extends from the neck into the shoulder and upper arm. In a recent study, researchers found that patients treated with mobilization therapy, a form of treatment performed by doctors of chiropractic, for six weeks experienced improvements in both pain and function. The research team concludes, “Our findings…
Read MoreA review of data concerning nearly 128,000 men and women showed that individuals who normally sit for six or more hours per day have a 19% higher risk of early death than those who sit fewer than three hours per day. Excessive sitting may also increase one’s risk for the following: some cancers; heart disease;…
Read MoreIn this study, researchers measured the inhibitory control, eye movement, and brain activity of female participants while they made food choices and found that after consuming a savory flavor-rich broth, those at risk for obesity consumed less saturated fat in their subsequent meal. Senior author Dr. Miguel Alonso-Alonso writes, “Many cultures around the world advocate…
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