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The University of Rochester Medical Center reports that exercise provides the following benefits: improves blood circulation, blood cholesterol levels, sleep quality, and self- image; increases vitality, muscle strength, enthusiasm, and optimism; helps manage stress and a healthy blood pressure; aids in weight loss; fights anxiety and depression; releases tension; and prevents bone loss. University of…
Read MoreFollowing an analysis of data from the Daily Rest, Eating and Activity Monitoring (DREAM) study, researchers report that sleep-deprived children are more likely to consume sugary-rich snacks than their peers who get adequate sleep. The findings offer one explanation as to why insufficient sleep is linked to childhood obesity. International Congress on Obesity, October 2022
Read MoreAccording to a recent systematic review that looked at data from 24 studies that included more than 5.7 million total participants, being overweight or obese can increase the risk for stroke by up to 47%. Journal of Neurology, December 2022
Read MoreFollowing an analysis of the sleep routines of nearly 8,000 middle-aged and older adults, researchers found that compared with sleeping seven hours a night, averaging five hours or less each night increases the risk for multiple illnesses by up to 40% and can raise the risk for early death by 25%. PLOS Medicine, October 2022
Read MoreThe current research suggests that hypoxia—a condition characterized by low levels of oxygen in body tissues—can affect several pathological processes that are associated with Alzheimer’s such as amyloid-beta metabolism, tau phosphorylation, autophagy, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and mitochondrial and synaptic dysfunction. An article recently published in the journal Neural Regenerative Research speculates that…
Read MoreFor patients with post-operative elbow stiffness, a recent study found that both instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and muscle energy technique are effective interventions for improving pain intensity, range of motion, and function. Doctors of chiropractic utilize these and other manual therapies when managing musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow and other areas of the body. Journal…
Read MoreA recent experiment found that when sedentary individuals have social interactions with more active people, they become more active in the long term. The findings suggest that people looking to increase their physical activity levels should spend more time interacting with people who already lead active lives. PLOS ONE, October 2022
Read MoreAccording to an analysis of data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, older adults who maintain a garden eat a healthier diet and have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and early death than their peers who regularly exercise. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, October 2022
Read MoreNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it is associated with a number of poor health outcomes. An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has found that NAFLD patients had a 3.5 times…
Read MoreThe American Heart Association offers the following recommendations for caregivers to better manage their own health and well being: indulge in something calming and relaxing on a daily basis, such as walking or yoga; set aside time just for yourself daily; and pay attention to your emotional health and seek counseling and support if needed.…
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