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Lung cancer screenings are important because lung cancer often lacks symptoms in its earlies stages. The American Lung Association notes that low dose CT scans can help detect lung cancer in its early stages when it’s easier to treat and though screening is not suitable for everyone, it is recommended for those at a greater…
Read MoreEvaluations of 187 temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients and 99 healthy controls revealed that TMD patients generally score lower on sleep quality assessments. However, further analysis showed that TMD patients with a history of whiplash tend to experience even greater sleep disturbances, which highlights the importance of seeking appropriate care following a car accident, slip and…
Read MoreThe Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of aerobic exercise: reduces excess weight; increases stamina; wards off illness; reduces the risk of heart disease and certain cancers; helps manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure; strengthens the heart; boosts mood; and helps you stay active and independent as you age. Mayo Clinic, October 2017
Read MoreIn a new study, researchers found that healthy participants who consumed a high-sugar diet for just three months developed a fatty liver similar to that of individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—a condition associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Bruce Griffin writes, “Our findings provide new evidence that consuming high…
Read MoreSudden cardiac arrest is described as the abrupt, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, which usually results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts normal pumping action and blood flow to the rest of the body. An analysis of data from the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study indicates that the risk…
Read MorePast studies have shown that children of divorced parents are usually more likely to become divorced in adulthood, but why is that? Experts have speculated that this association is due to psychological and social factors, but a new study that included nearly 20,000 adoptees found that these individuals had a similar divorce rate as their…
Read MoreProstate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. Symptoms include the following: difficulty initiating urination; weak or interrupted urine flow; and frequent urination, especially at night. Men who experience these symptoms should see their primary care provider as soon as possible. Food and Drug Administration, October 2017
Read MoreThe results of a questionnaire completed by 528 office workers indicate that such individuals frequently complain of neck pain (52.5%) and back pain (53%). Furthermore, the researchers found that work environment variables that significantly affected musculoskeletal pain include sitting at the desk for a long time, sitting on a chair that only supported the lumbar…
Read MoreNorwegian researchers reviewed the exercise habits and depression risk of 34,000 men and women and found that those who engaged in just an hour of exercise per week, of any intensity, had a 44% lower risk for developing depression than did not exercise at all. American Journal of Psychiatry, October 2017
Read MoreNot eating enough leafy green vegetables may take a toll on the heart health of teens. In this study, researchers monitored the physical activity, diet, and heart health of 766 teens and found that those who seldom ate vitamin k-rich foods, such as spinach and lettuce, had a three-times greater risk for an enlarged left…
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