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If you wake up several times per night, then you are more likely to be in a bad mood the following day. Researchers assessed the mood of 62 men and women over three consecutive days. Each night participants had either a normal bedtime with forced awakenings or a later bedtime with uninterrupted sleep. By the…
Read MoreEarly exposure to dogs may reduce the risk of asthma in children. A new study found children in homes with a family dog during their first year of life had a 13% lower risk of asthma by the time they were old enough for school. The researchers speculate early exposure to a wider variety of…
Read MoreThe frequent carrying, lifting, and breast feeding of babies can often result in back pain for new moms. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends avoiding bending over during nursing, placing a pillow on your lap to help raise baby to your level while nursing, using an upright firm chair instead of a soft couch,…
Read Moreare not overweight or obese performed better on tests of mental skills, such as planning and paying attention, than their inactive counterparts. In the study, active children were defined as those who took part in organized activities, such as swimming, gymnastics, soccer, or dance for more than an hour a week. Study author Dr. Catherine…
Read MoreFast-food restaurants that offer free toys in their television ads strongly influence children and families when it comes to meal choices. The study, which included 100 children and their parents, revealed the more kids watched TV channels that advertised children’s fast-food meals, the more likely their families visited those restaurants. Study author Dr. Jennifer Emond…
Read MoreNew research suggests that severe obesity is placing a huge financial strain on both the United States’ Medicaid system as well as on the severely obese themselves. According to the study, $69 billion dollars is spent in the United States each year on obesity-related health services. Currently, Medicaid pays about 10% of the annual cost…
Read MoreEmployees in offices with enhanced ventilation systems and low levels of chemical air pollutants appear to outperform workers from offices with inferior air quality. The researchers also found the average performance scores of these employees fell as carbon dioxide levels increased to levels that commonly occur in indoor settings. Lead author Dr. Joseph Allen comments,…
Read MoreUsing data collected from 18 published studies, researchers note there appears to be an association between vitamin D status and the intensity of symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They suggest increasing serum levels of vitamin D through supplementation may reduce the severity of the disease. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary…
Read MoreA research review of 51 trials has found evidence that multiple sessions of manipulation performed by a doctor of chiropractic may provide greater pain relief and functional improvement over both the short-term and long-term for patients with neck pain when compared with other treatment options including massage, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and some medications. Cochrane…
Read MoreThe Weight-Control Information Network suggest the following to help women stay healthy both while they are pregnant and after their child is born: speak to your healthcare provider about what exercises are safe to perform during pregnancy, return to normal exercise after the baby is born (as soon as your doctor approves such activities), drink…
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