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For patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, an analysis of data from 19 clinical trials found that the addition of manual therapy to exercise therapy may lead to better outcomes with respect to pain, function, and stiffness than exercise alone. Doctors of chiropractic often adopt a multimodal approach that includes exercise and manual…
Read MoreAmong a group of 300 sedentary older adults with mild cognitive impairment, those who participated in either aerobic exercise or a stretching and balance intervention did not experience worsening performance on cognitive assessments a year later, nor did brain scans show any sign of additional brain shrinkage. On the other hand, subjects who did not…
Read MoreQuestionnaires completed by 411 kidney stone patients and 384 individuals without a history of kidney stones revealed that a low intake of fluids and a diet low in calcium and potassium are linked to a greater risk of experiencing a first-time symptomatic kidney stone. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, July 2022
Read MoreA pack year is the number of cigarettes smoked if a person smokes one pack a day for a year. A systematic review of thirteen studies concluded that smoking increases one’s risk for severe obstructive sleep apnea, especially heavy smokers with a history of 20 or more pack years. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, August 2022
Read MoreAn analysis of data from eight studies identified the following potential consequences of oral piercings: deeper pockets around teeth next to tongue piercings, receding gums, wider gaps between teeth, and bleeding gums. European Federation of Periodontology, June 2022
Read MoreFollowing a review of data from the Aidai Cohort study, researchers report that hearing loss in middle age is associated with a 2.7 times increased risk for depressive symptoms. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, September 2022
Read MoreLumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a debilitating condition associated with the degeneration of the spine, which can have a wide range of symptoms including back pain, leg pain, numbness and tingling in the legs and impaired physical function. A recent study found that for patients with mild-to-moderate LSS, conservative treatment that includes manual therapies, supervised…
Read MoreFor patients with Parkinson’s disease, a recent study found that participating in a three-month boxing program may ease both motor and nonmotor Parkinson’s symptoms. Study co-author Dr. Roshni Patel adds, “There’s a lot of growing evidence about the benefits of exercise in Parkinson’s… This is another study that highlights the importance of exercise in the…
Read MoreUsing data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, researchers estimate that a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by nearly 20% during a 15-year time frame. Atherosclerosis, July 2022
Read MoreAccording to a recent study, deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis in the United States increased 400% between 1999 and 2019, from 4,000 to 24,000 per year. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Hennekens notes, “My hypothesis is that the reason we’re seeing more of liver disease earlier is not just that people are drinking more, but that they’re…
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