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Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that individuals who sleep six hours a night or less have an 86% higher risk for depression than those who sleep seven to eight hours a night. Journal of Affective Disorders, January 2022
Read MoreAmong a group of 71 patients with acute low back pain, those treated with either myofascial release or manipulative therapy experienced a reduction in leg length inequality and a decrease in thoracic kyphosis. Doctors of chiropracticoften utilize these techniques in the management of low back pain. Life, August 2021
Read MoreBurpees are a body weight exercise that is a pushup followed by a leap in the air that returns to a pushup position. This form of exercise can provide the following benefits: burns extra calories, offers a full body workout, builds cardio fitness, and burns fat. WebMD, October 2021
Read MoreResearchers monitored more than 4 million military veterans for over five years and found an association between increased risk for type 2 diabetes and living in a neighborhood with more fast-food restaurants within walking distance. However, living near a supermarket was linked to a lower risk for diabetes. JAMA Network Open, October 2021
Read MoreAsthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways of about 10% of children and 7-8% of adults. A recent study found that individuals with asthma have up to a three-times increased risk for anxiety and depression compared with the general population. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, October 2021
Read MoreThe current research suggests the following to reduce the risk for atrial fibrillation: reduce alcohol intake, engage in moderate-intensity exercise, limit sedentary time, lose excess weight, stop smoking, and address obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, if present. American Journal of Cardiology, December 2021
Read MoreBased on a study in which researchers monitored the interactions of 630 adults over a three-month time frame, about 6% of adults tell six or more lies per day. Communication Monographs, October 2021
Read MoreQuestionnaires completed by 7,000 child and teen athletes from a variety of sports revealed that 5% had low back pain with the greatest risk among 13- to14-yearolds, females, and basketball, handball, and volleyball players. The findings may assist in the development of programs and strategies to prevent low back pain in youth athletic programs. Doctors…
Read MoreAmong a group of 205 runners who completed a half marathon, twelve experienced anterior knee pain immediately following the event. Further analysis showed that insufficient stretching of the hamstring was the most common risk factor for anterior knee pain following the long-distance run. Journal of Clinical and Orthopedics and Trauma, October 2021
Read MoreThere’s an old saying: “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.” A recent study found that there may be truth to this as researchers found that individuals were less likely to gain weight if they consumed their largest meal earlier in the day and not in the late afternoon or…
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