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According to a new government report, emergency room visits for opioid overdoses in the United States increased about 30% between July 2016 and September 2017. Acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Anne Schuchat writes, “This fast-moving epidemic does not distinguish age, sex, or state or county lines, and it’s still…
Read MoreResearchers claim that our ability to “feel” the emotions of others stems partly from our genetic makeup. A study of nearly 47,000 adults found that genes seem to explain 10% of the variance in empathy from one individual to another and that these genes are also associated with the risk of autism, schizophrenia, and anorexia.…
Read MoreIron-deficiency anemia develops when your body does not have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells or when your blood cells do not work properly. The Office on Women’s Health lists the following symptoms for this condition: fatigue; weakness; dizziness; headaches; low body temperature; pale skin; rapid or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; chest…
Read MoreManual therapies such as mobilization and manipulation are widely used by doctors of chiropractic to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain. A review of data from 51 clinical trials concluded that mobilization and manipulation techniques can safely reduce pain and improve function among patients with chronic low back pain. Spine…
Read MoreVanderbilt University-based researchers report that men who engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 150 minutes per week or high-intensity exercise for 75 minutes per week have about a 40% lower risk for developing pancreatic cancer over the following decade. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, February 2018
Read MoreMetabolic syndrome is closely linked to obesity and is described as a cluster of conditions that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, which increases a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. In a new animal study, researchers found that enriching…
Read MoreOlder women who have extra body fat may face a greater risk of breast cancer, even when their weight falls in the normal range. An analysis of data concerning 3,460 women, aged 50 to 79, showed that those with higher body fat levels had up to double the risk for developing estrogen receptive positive breast…
Read MoreTerminal illness appears to bring newfound and profound wisdom. In this study, patients in hospice care admitted that facing their own mortality and imminent death changed how they viewed wisdom, and they often desired to find peace or acceptance as their health declined. Researcher Dr. Lori Montross-Thomas explains, “It wasn’t passive ‘giving up,’ but rather…
Read MoreAccording to the American Dental Association (ADA), chewing gum increases the flow of saliva in the mouth, which can neutralize and wash away harmful acids produced by chewing food, offering some protection to the teeth. Currently, the ADA grants a Seal of Acceptance to companies that provide proof that their gum can safely and effectively…
Read MoreWhile nearly all of us will experience an episode of neck or back pain during our lifetime, not everyone recovers and many go on to experience chronic pain. In this study, researchers reviewed data from seven clinical trials and found that the more time a patient waited before seeking treatment for a musculoskeletal condition, the…
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