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While adopting an exercise program or switching to a healthier diet can increase one’s chances for weight loss by about 500-700%, a new study involving 1,488 New Zealanders found that both starting an exercise routine and eating a healthy diet can boost one’s odds for losing weight by over 1,700%! BMC Public Health, February 2018
Read MoreAn analysis of questionnaires completed by 508 employed pregnant women revealed that back pain is the most common reason expectant mothers take long-term sick leave. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective treatment for women experiencing low back pain associated with their pregnancy. Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, March 2018
Read MoreArm training exercises appear to improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. In this study, investigators found that stroke participants who performed 30 minutes of moderate-intensity arm cycling training sessions three times per week for five weeks experienced significant improvements in their walking ability. The researchers explain that the nerves in…
Read MoreDrinking hot tea appears to raise the risk of esophageal cancer among men and women who also drink alcohol or smoke. A study involving more than 450,000 people found that individuals who regularly imbibed very hot tea in addition to a glass of alcohol each day are five times more likely to develop esophageal cancer…
Read MoreThough colonoscopies are vital for detecting and removing cancer in the colon or large intestine, a review of the medical histories of nearly 393,000 veterans found that patients who underwent a colonoscopy had a 400% increased risk for appendicitis in the week following their procedure. However, despite this finding, lead researcher Dr. Marc Basson notes,…
Read MoreA recent research review focusing on nonprescription painkillers found that these types of medicines can reduce a person’s ability to empathize with the pain of others, make some more willing to part with possessions, and can even impair information processing. Lead researcher Dr. Kyle Ratner writes, “In many ways, the reviewed findings are alarming… Consumers…
Read MoreDue to improvements in screening and treatment, researchers report that the survival rate of breast cancer patients rose about 32% between 2000 and 2012. Lead researcher Dr. Sylvia Plevritis explains, “Mammography is an important contributor to the reduction in breast cancer mortality… But the overall benefit is greater largely because of the advances in treatment.”…
Read MoreEach year, about one in twelve soldiers will experience an episode of acute lower back pain (LBP). A recent study found that a previous injury to the lower extremities increases a soldier’s risk for developing LBP by about 70%. They authors of the study conclude, “These findings suggest that a potential second order effect of…
Read MoreIn a new study, researchers followed 400 healthy adults for six months and found that when people used activity monitors without a specific goal in mind, their activity declined and their heart health failed to improve. Researcher Dr. Luke Burchill notes, “When paired with activity goals—such as 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day or 150…
Read MoreA systematic review and meta-analysis of past studies examining associations between adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet and the development of frailty revealed that people who consumed a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts were less than half as likely to become frail over a four-decade period than seniors who consumed a more…
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