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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.
