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Among a group of 30 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), researchers observed that mechanical interface mobilization and nerve mobilization techniques are both effective treatments for improving nerve function and reducing pain and disability. Doctors of chiropractic often utilize these manual therapy techniques along with other conservative treatment options for patients with CTS. Caspian Journal…
Read MoreAccording to a new study, an intense ten-minute bout of exercise increases the activity of the “death marker protein” called ubiquitin, which helps remove worn-out proteins from muscle tissue. Researcher Dr. Jørgen Wojtaszewski writes, “Basically, it explains part of the reason why physical activity is healthy. The beauty is that muscle use, in and of…
Read MoreResearchers examined connections between genetics, habitual coffee consumption, and health conditions from a dataset that included over 300,000 adults in the UK Biobank and found that drinking six or more cups of coffee a day is associated with an elevated risk of osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity. Clinical Nutrition, March 2020
Read MoreUsing four decades of data concerning nearly 150 countries, researchers report that for every 1% increase in a nation’s per capita income, the obesity rate among men in the country rises 1.23%. PLOS ONE, May 2020
Read MoreWebMD offers five tips to remain healthy when getting older: eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts and whole grains while eating less butter, fatty meats, sugar, and salt; exercise for at least thirty minutes a day; go to bed and wake up at the same time every day; start a new hobby; and stay in contact…
Read MoreMindfulness is described as the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are, and calm about what’s going on around you. In a recent study involving 61 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, researchers observed that those who received mindfulness training experienced improvements in cognitive function and mood regulation. Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, May 2020
Read MoreAmong a group of 54 patients with mechanical neck pain, researchers observed that five sessions of myofascial release therapy were more effective at reducing pain and improving pain sensitivity than ten sessions of massage, ultrasound therapy, and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation. Doctors of chiropractic commonly use myofascial techniques in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions.…
Read MoreAn analysis of data from eleven published studies concluded that aerobic exercise training can lead to improvements in both asthma control and lung function. European Respiratory Journal, April 2020
Read MoreDuring a six-week study, researchers observed that participants who replaced unhealthy snack foods with almonds experienced improvements in both endothelial function (the functionality of the thin membrane that lines the heart and blood vessels) and their cholesterol readings. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2020
Read MoreA review of findings from six published studies noted that people who frequently sing have a reduced risk for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, June 2020
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