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Taking a daily walk has been linked to several positive health benefits. The results of a new study suggest that adults who take daily walks have better pain tolerance than those who do not. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, June 2019
Read MoreHeart rate variability is the measure of specific changes in time between successive heart beats. Current research suggests that low heart rate variability is associated with aging, decline, illness, and mortality. In a study involving 15 chronic neck pain patients and 15 healthy controls, researchers found that neck pain patients are more likely to exhibit…
Read MoreExercise is well-known to improve motor skills, and now researchers believe they know how. In the study, investigators compared the brains of mice that ran on a treadmill for an hour a day for three weeks and mice that did not exercise. Investigators observed that the mice in the treadmill group exhibited significantly more evidence…
Read MoreFrailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. In a recent study involving 2,154 seniors, researchers found that those with a poor-quality diet were over 40% more likely to be considered as frail four years later than older adults with healthier diets. Journal of the American Geriatric…
Read MoreResearchers followed nearly 3,600 adults for nine years and found that those who watched TV four or more hours per day had a 50% higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and early death than participants who watched TV less than two hours a day. Journal of the American Heart Association, June 2019
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services defines food insecurity as, “The disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.” A recent study involving 15,000 young adults found that migraines are nearly twice as common among those experiencing food insecurity. JAMA Neurology, June 2019
Read MoreThe American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) believes that teaching children how to care for a pet is an invaluable experience that can help kids develop much needed social skills and help them learn how to treat others nicely. The AACAP offers the following guidelines and advice to parents and guardians: children under…
Read MoreAn analysis of data concerning nearly 2,000 blue collar workers from different regions of the United States revealed that 25% experienced low back pain lasting longer than seven days during the previous year and 10% missed work due to the condition. However, only 14% sought care for their back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 2019
Read MorePast research suggests that diabetics have an elevated risk for depression. In a study involving type 2 diabetics under treatment for depression, those who also participated in an exercise program were significantly more likely to experience a resolution of their depressive symptoms. Diabetes Care, May 2019
Read MoreA study involving 354 breastfeeding mothers and their children found that kids are less likely to be heavy for their age at six months when their mom eats a healthy diet. The researchers hypothesize that such children will also have a reduced risk for childhood obesity. Nutrients, May 2019
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