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An analysis of data concerning more than 5 million emergency room (ER) visits found that if delays in admission exceed five hours, an individual’s risk of death in the next 30 days increases by 8%. Emergency Medicine Journal, January 2022
Read MoreQuestionnaires completed by nearly 2,000 parents revealed that while 73% of children always wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding, 70% of kids never wear a helmet when sledding, which can also result in a serious head injury. University of Michigan, January 2022
Read MoreThe Cleveland Clinic offers the following advice for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease: stay informed about the disease, learn about behavioral challenges such as agitation and depression, be alert for wandering, provide a stable and calm environment, help the loved one express their emotions, and make sure the loved one keeps a…
Read MoreA recent study found that patients with spinal pain who see a doctor of chiropractic as their first treatment choice are less likely to fill an opioid prescription, receive a spinal injection, or see a specialist within the next six months than those who initially consult with a medical physician. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, January…
Read MoreThe National Institutes of Health reports that weight-bearing physical activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, playing tennis, and dancing can lead to stronger and healthier bones, which can reduce one’s risk for osteoporosis. National Institutes of Health, January 2022
Read MoreBased on data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study and Medical Birth Registry of Norway, researchers report that daily maternal intake of sweetened carbonated beverages during pregnancy is linked to a small increase in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in offspring at eight years of age. European Journal of Nutrition, January 2022
Read MoreAccording to a study that followed stroke survivors for nearly eight years, 40% will experience at least one episode of depression with half of such individuals reporting recurrent depression. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, March 2022
Read MoreA recent experiment involving 36 preschool-aged children found that increased exposure to screens and other lights before bedtime could significantly reduce melatonin levels, which can hinder a child’s ability to get a restful night’s sleep. Journal of Pineal Research, January 2022
Read MoreThere’s an abundance of research regarding the many poor outcomes associated with obesity from an increased risk for type 2 diabetes to an elevated risk for heart attack. Now, a new study that included 9,200 adults suggests that obesity may also cause the brain to age faster, which can hasten cognitive decline. JAMA Network Open,…
Read MoreA review of data from six studies found that manual therapies—such as those utilized by doctors of chiropractic—applied to the craniomandibular region of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can result in improvements in both pain and maximum mouth opening. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, December 2021
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