Thursday, April 23, 2015
20 tricks for sitting at your desk without hurting your back - BUSINESS INSIDER
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ergonomics,
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sitting safely
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Monday, April 13, 2015
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.
Labels:
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obesity and cancer,
seat belt safety,
vitamin D and chronic pain,
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
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.
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Friday, April 10, 2015
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.
Labels:
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chronic pain,
dementia,
energy drinks,
exercise,
health diet,
laundry,
push-ups,
sleep,
smoking cessation,
veterans
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
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.
Labels:
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ADHD,
exercise,
hearing loss,
peanut allergy,
peanuts,
pregnancy chiropractor near me,
prenatal chiropractor,
World Health Organization
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