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New research suggests that too little sleep during the work week can be counteracted by sleeping in on the weekends. A study involving nearly 44,000 people showed that the risk of early death among individuals who got less sleep during the week and more sleep on the weekends differed very little from those who averaged…
Read MoreIn a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 68 patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain to receive either five manipulative therapy treatments or five sham treatments over a one-month period. Following the conclusion of care, the investigators reported that the patients in the manipulative treatment group experienced significant improvements in pain and disability that…
Read MoreFalls are a leading cause of death and injury among seniors, especially those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An analysis of data concerning 157,753 adults age 65 and over found that CKD patients who regularly exercised had a 32% reduced risk for experiencing a fall. Preventing Chronic Disease, June 2018
Read MoreMiddle-aged men who eat a lot of meat, dairy, and other high-protein foods may be increasing their risk for heart failure. A review of 22 years of data concerning 2,400 Finnish men found that those with a high-protein diet had a 33% increased risk for heart failure, and the risk increased if their primary sources…
Read MoreAn analysis of thirty years of data concerning over 90,000 American women showed that obese women who were metabolically healthy (normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar) for over twenty years still had a 57% elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. Lead researcher Dr. Matthias Schulze explains, “If you are obese, but free of disease like…
Read MoreFollowing a review of patient data concerning over eight million individuals, researchers report that type 2 diabetics have a 32% increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. The researchers note their “findings may reflect shared genetic predisposition and/or disrupted shared pathogenic pathways with potential clinical and therapeutic implications.” Neurology, June 2018
Read MoreAn examination of the vitamin D levels of 1,200 women with a history of miscarriage showed that those who had vitamin D levels of 30 ng/mL or more were 10% more likely to become pregnant within the next six months and 15% more likely to have a live birth than women with lower vitamin D…
Read MoreA recent study investigated the effects of spinal manipulation of the lumbar and sacroiliac joints in twenty patients with lumbar disk herniation combined with lack of sacroiliac motion (hypomobility). The patients received five spinal manipulations over a two-week period, which led to significant improvements in back and leg pain that persisted up to one month…
Read MoreAfter reviewing survey data and death records from individuals in both England and Scotland, researchers report that walking speed may predict one’s risk for an early death. In particular, the research team observed that slow walkers are 20-24% more likely to suffer an early death from any cause than those who walk at either an…
Read MoreIn atherosclerosis, a protein called apolipoprotein A-1 (apoA-1) sticks to plaques and makes them larger, which further restricts blood flow. In a new study, researchers discovered that a compound found in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can break down apoA-1, potentially improving blood flow. Journal of Biological Chemistry, May 2018
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