Daily Health Update for Monday, 13 April 2015

“To the best of our ability, Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness agrees to provide our patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. We will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

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Mental Attitude: Loneliness & Social Isolation Associated with Early Mortality.

Researchers analyzed data from 70 studies regarding loneliness, social isolation, and living alone and found that social isolation was linked to an increased risk of early death. On the other hand, they note that the presence of social relationships has a positive influence on overall health.

Perspectives on Psychological Science, March 2015

Health Alert: Obese Women at a Higher Risk of Developing Cancer.

According to a new report, women who are obese are about 41% more likely to develop certain types of cancer when compared with women at a healthy weight. Researchers found that obese women are 25-32% more likely to receive a diagnosis for postmenopausal breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and bowel cancer. They are also 78% more likely to be diagnosed with renal cancer and over 100% more likely to be diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, uterine (endometrium) cancer, and esophageal cancer. The findings add to a growing body of research that stresses maintaining a healthy weight as a cancer prevention strategy.

Cancer Research UK, March 2015

Diet: Vitamin D Helps Reduce Chronic Pain.

Chronic pain patients given a daily supplement of 4000 IUs of vitamin D over the course of 90 days experienced substantial declines in both perceived pain and inflammation.

Lupus, April 2015

Exercise: Can Yoga Help Pregnant Women with Depression?

A small study suggests that yoga may help ease depression symptoms in pregnant women. The study included 34 expectant mothers with depression who attended yoga classes for ten weeks with encouragement to perform yoga at home. The researchers found that the women's depression scores fell during the study, and the more yoga they did, the better their mental health. Lead author Dr. Cynthia Battle adds, "Prenatal yoga really does appear to be an approach that is feasible to administer, acceptable to women and their health care providers, and potentially helpful to improve mood."

Women's Health Issues, March 2015

Chiropractic: Always Wear Your Seat Belt!

While seat belts are often considered a life-saving device, they also save drivers from serious injuries in the event of a car accident. An analysis of data from 10,479 drivers who were involved in motor vehicle collisions between 2006 and 2011 found that seat belt use reduced a driver's risk for traumatic brain injury from 10.4% (no seat belt) to 4.1% (seat belt). Seat belt users are also half as likely to suffer a traumatic injury to the head, face, or neck. Although seat belt use reduces a driver's risk for a serious spinal fracture, the researchers did find that seat belt use doubles the risk of a sprain or strain injury to the back. However, they note that treating minor back injuries can cost over thirteen times less than treating serious back injuries (like bone fractures), not to mention the impact such a traumatic injury can have to a an individual's quality of life. Bottom line: Always wear your seat belt!

Traffic Injury Prevention, August 2015

Wellness/Prevention: Should You Take a Daily Multivitamin?

Over the course of eleven years, older male physicians who took a daily multivitamin were 8% less likely to receive a cancer diagnosis than their peers who did not take a daily multivitamin. For those with a previous history of cancer, taking a daily multivitamin was linked to a 27% lower risk for a second cancer diagnosis. The authors of the study note that if all men took a daily multivitamin, it could prevent nearly 68,000 cancers per year.

Postgraduate Medicine, January 2015

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

Daily Health Update for Saturday, 11 April 2015

“To the best of our ability, Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness agrees to provide our patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. We will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

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Mental Attitude: Your Speaking Skills May Be the Key to Making Things Happen.

Investigators at the University of Chicago report that your voice may be instrumental in advancing your career. In the study, researchers found that evaluators were more moved to action by well-spoken pitches than well-written submissions.

Journal of Psychological Science, February 2015

Health Alert: New Data on E-Cigarette Use Among College Students.

Surveys completed by nearly 1,400 college students show that 30% have at least tried e-cigarettes. Among current e-cigarette users, 87% previously used another nicotine product and nearly 35% used other non-cigarette tobacco products during the previous month. The data also show that students who use e-cigarettes tend to have average or below-average grades.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, April 2015

Diet: Salt Intake May Affect More Than Your Blood Pressure.

A new study warns that eating too much salt may damage your blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and brain, even if you don’t develop high blood pressure. Researchers say that even if people do not develop high blood pressure, excessive salt consumption can lead to reduced function of the inner lining of blood vessels, enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart, kidney function issues, and damage to the sympathetic nervous system.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, March 2015

Exercise: Can Exercise Improve Your Child's Math Grades?

After performing physical fitness tests on 273 elementary school students, Indian researchers found that those with the greatest levels of aerobic fitness scored 8-11% higher on math tests than their least fit peers, even after adjusting for gender, socioeconomic status, and weight status. Because physical fitness could elevate a student's grade from a C to a B or a B to an A, the researchers recommend educators and policymakers look for opportunities to promote physical activity during the school day.

PLOS ONE, March 2015

Chiropractic: Sitting Increases Back Pain Risk?

While most people think of back pain as resulting from strenuous physical activity, a new study finds that the more time an individual spends sitting each day at both home and work, the greater their risk for a back injury. In the study, researchers found that among a group of 201 blue-collar workers, those who spent the most time sitting on their average day were three times more likely to experience back pain when compared with those who sit the fewest hours on a given day.

PLOS ONE, March 2015

Wellness/Prevention: Insufficient Sleep Linked to Overnight Increases in Blood Pressure.

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that individuals who don't sleep enough hours experience a rise in blood pressure and an elevated heart rate when they do sleep, the opposite of what occurs in those who get sufficient quality sleep. Researcher Dr. Naima Covassin explains, "We know high blood pressure, particularly during the night, is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, and Americans typically do not get enough sleep. For the first time, we demonstrated that insufficient sleep causes increases in nighttime blood pressure and nocturnal blood pressure dipping by using a controlled study that mimics the sleep loss experienced by many people."

Mayo Clinic, March 2015

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

Daily Health Update for Friday, 10 April 2015

“To the best of our ability, Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness agrees to provide our patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. We will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

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Mental Attitude: Poor Sleep Increases Dementia Risk Among Veterans.

Failure to achieve restful sleep can have a significant negative impact on the cognitive function of aging veterans. A study involving over 179,000 veterans over the age of 55 found that those who suffer from disturbed sleep are 27% more likely to receive a diagnosis for dementia within the next decade.

American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, February 2015

Health Alert: Energy Drinks Increase Resting Blood Pressure Among Non-Caffeine Drinkers.

Mayo Clinic researchers are concerned that energy drinks may elevate the risk of cardiac events among users who don't typically consume caffeinated beverages. While previous research has shown that blood pressure increases when regular caffeine drinkers consume energy drinks, new research indicates the increase is much greater when non-caffeine drinkers consume such beverages. Lead author Dr. Anna Svatikova writes, "We and others have previously shown that energy drinks increase blood pressure. Now we are seeing that for those not used to caffeine, the concern may be even greater. Consumers should use caution when using energy drinks because they may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, even among young people."

American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session in San Diego, March 2015

Diet: Tips for Choosing Healthier Fast Food for Kids.

Sometimes life can get so busy that fast food may be the only viable food option for your children. To help parents make healthier fast food choices for their kids, the American Heart Association recommends the following options: order a burger or sandwich without any sides, choose vegetables or fruit over fries, order a baked potato instead of a burger, limit toppings to reduce fat and calories, choose grilled chicken over fried, and skip soda for low-fat milk or 100% juice.

American Heart Association, March 2015

Exercise: The Power of the Push-Up.

Many fitness experts consider the push-up to be closest thing there is to a perfect exercise. A push-up is a common exercise performed in a face down position by raising and lowering the body using one's arms. When performed correctly, the standard push-up works your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. American Council on Exercise spokesperson Jonathan Ross writes, "One of the reasons the push-up has endured so long is it's cheap, it's easy, it doesn't require any equipment, it can work multiple parts of the body at the same time -- and pretty much everyone, from beginners to athletes, can derive benefits."

WebMD, March 2015

Chiropractic: Don’t Smoke, Especially if You're in Chronic Pain!

An investigation into smoking behavior among fibromyalgia (FM) patients found that FM patients who smoke cigarettes experience their pain at a greater intensity than FM patients who are non-smokers. While researchers found no evidence that smoking is a possible cause of FM, they note that it appears to exacerbate the condition.

Pain Medicine, March 2015

Wellness/Prevention: Do Your Sheets Smell Fresh?

If you want to improve your sleep quality, make sure your bed sheets smell nice. The National Sleep Foundation suggests the following: wash sheets and pillow cases weekly, have a second set to use when washing the other, use a pleasant smelling laundry detergent, freshen the mattress with upholstery cleaner or baking soda, and vacuum pillows regularly.

National Sleep Foundation, March 2015

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

Daily Health Update for Thursday, 09 April 2015

“To the best of our ability, Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness agrees to provide our patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. We will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

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Mental Attitude: 7% of Children Worldwide Have ADHD.

Data from 175 published studies conducted over four decades indicates that about 7% of kids worldwide have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD tend to be inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactive and this disorder can cause them to struggle both academically and socially. These findings may help health officials determine if ADHD is over or under diagnosed in their country, state, or community.

Pediatrics, April 2015

Health Alert: Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated.

A new study suggests that the risks of using acetaminophen may be underestimated by doctors. A systematic review of eight studies investigated the association between acetaminophen use and adverse health effects. One study found an increased rate of mortality among individuals who had been prescribed acetaminophen compared with those who had not. Four of the studies found an elevated risk of adverse cardiovascular and renal events linked to acetaminophen use, and one study found a link to gastrointestinal events.

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, March 2015

Diet: Eat Peanuts Early in Childhood to Avoid Allergy?

For years, parents have been advised to avoid giving foods that contain peanuts to their babies as it may trigger an allergy. Now, a new groundbreaking study suggests that the opposite is true. Researchers claim that feeding babies food containing peanuts before their first birthday may actually prevent the onset of peanut allergies. They found that around 3% of children who ate peanut butter or peanut snacks before their first birthday developed an allergy, compared with 17% of children who didn't eat such foods during infancy.

New England Journal of Medicine, February 2015

Exercise: Kids More Likely to Exercise When Friends Do.

Friends appear to play a significant role in youngsters’ levels of physical activity. In a new study, over one-hundred children and teens were asked to rank benefits and barriers to physical activity. The findings revealed that those who did physical activities with a friend were less likely to cite barriers to not exercising, while family participation or encouragement failed to have the same effect. Study author Dr. Jessica Graus Woo notes, "We speculate that the social network of friendships is increasingly important in influencing behaviors as children get older… Having physically active friends may make it easier for obese children to get involved with activities and lower the perceived barriers for doing so, while having a physically active family may not be as inspiring."

 American Heart Association, March 2015

Chiropractic: Women Benefit from Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy.

Chiropractors often provide treatment for women during pregnancy to ease pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain. A recent study published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies followed 115 pregnant women who sough out chiropractic care and found that 52% reported significant improvements in their pain after just one week of treatment. After one month, the researchers note that more than 70% of the expectant mothers in the study achieved clinically significant improvements in pain based on outcome assessments.

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, February 2015

Wellness/Prevention: Over a Billion Young Adults at Risk of Hearing Loss.

 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over one-billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe levels of sound. The risk is primarily due to exposure to high levels of recreational noise from personal audio devices and loud entertainment venues. The WHO recommends restricting the use of personal audio devices to less than 60 minutes per day. Dr. Etienne Krug, WHO director for the Department for Management of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability, Violence, and Injury Prevention writes, "[Adolescents and young adults] should be aware that once you lose your hearing, it won't come back. Taking simple preventive actions will allow people to continue to enjoy themselves without putting their hearing at risk."

World Health Organization, March 2015

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.