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For one week, investigators monitored 51 people without heart disease or diabetes who categorized themselves as either early birds or night owls and found that not only did the early birds have better fat metabolism at both rest and during exercise, but they were also less likely to become insulin resistant over time. Experimental Physiology,…
Read MoreA study that included over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults found that losing excess weight not only reduces the risk for developing knee arthritis, but it can also slow the progression of individuals who have already developed the condition. Arthritis & Rheumatology, September 2022
Read MoreAmong a group of 3,200 adults in mid-life and old age, researchers observed that those who have nightmares on a weekly basis (or more frequently) are four times more likely to experience cognitive decline in middle age and two times more likely to develop dementia in their later years. eClinical Medicine, September 2022
Read MoreExaminations of 113 elite male high school tennis players (35 of whom had low back pain) revealed an association between restricted internal hip rotation range of motion and low back pain. The finding illustrates how abnormal movement in one part of the body can affect an adjacent region. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to evaluate…
Read MoreIn an experiment that included 20 healthy adults, researchers observed that a single session of aerobic exercise improved motor sequence learning. The findings suggest that engaging in a short bout of aerobic exercise may help individuals learning activities like dancing or playing the piano. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, January 2023
Read MoreIn a recent study that included 31 women, researchers found that consuming one serving of fermented vegetables a day for six weeks can lead to positive improvements in gut biodiversity, as well as an increase in immune-boosting Faecalibacterium prausnitzii bacteria and a reduction Ruminococcus torques bacteria, which can negatively affect the gut barrier. PLOS ONE,…
Read MorePast research has established a link between increased exposure to air pollution and an elevated risk for stroke. According to an analysis of data from the UK Biobank study on middle-aged adults who experienced a first-time stroke, those living in areas with higher levels of air pollution also had a greater chance of developing post-stroke…
Read MoreTo help an overweight or obese child lose weight, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders recommends looking for the following characteristics in a weight-management program: has many experts on staff, such as doctors, psychologists, and dietitians; monitors a child’s health and weight before and during the program; offers different options based…
Read MoreWhile a recent study that looked at diet and health data concerning nearly 40,000 Japanese adults showed no association between total soy intake and dementia risk, researchers did observe that a high intake of the fermented soybean food product known as natto is linked to a 22% lower risk for dementia. European Journal of Nutrition,…
Read MoreAn analysis of electronic health record data of 9,206 patients with radicular low back pain revealed that those who received chiropractic care for their condition were significantly less likely to be prescribed benzodiazepine—a drug commonly used to manage the radicular low back pain—during the following year. BMJ Open, June 2022
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