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Mental
Attitude: Does IQ Determine How Much
Alcohol a Young Man Drinks?
Swedish researchers have found that lower male IQ scores are
linked to greater risks for heavy and binge drinking behaviors. The research
team separated the nearly 50,000 male study participants into nine groups based
on IQ scores from highest to lowest. They found that the risk of heavy drinking
increased 20% and the risk of binge drinking increased 9% as they moved each
level downwards towards the group with the lowest IQ scores. While it’s
believed that many factors may influence an individual's alcohol consumption,
those with higher IQ scores may be more likely to make lifestyle choices that
would steer them clear of situations that encourage heavy drinking.
Alcoholism:
Clinical & Experimental Research, March 2015
Health
Alert: Family History of Prostate Cancer May Be Linked to Breast Cancer
Risk.
A family history of prostate cancer may be tied to a woman’s risk
of breast cancer. Researchers found that women whose father, brother, or son
have had prostate cancer may have a 14% greater risk of developing breast
cancer when compared with women whose male family members have not had prostate
cancer. They also found that women with a family history of both prostate and
breast cancer have a 78% greater risk of developing breast cancer when compared
with women whose family histories have neither. The findings call attention to
the need for women to know their complete family medical history, particularly
cancer diagnosed among first-degree relatives, including fathers, brothers, and
sons.
Cancer,
March 2015
Diet:
Could This Olive Oil Compound One Day Fight Cancer?
Oleocanthal, a compound in extra virgin olive oil, has been
observed to cause cell death in cancer cells; however, scientists have been
unable to determine how it worked. Now, researchers claim that oleocanthal acts
by rupturing the lysosomes found in cancer cells, causing cell death within 30
minutes while leaving non-cancerous cells untouched. Study co-author Dr. Paul
Breslin notes, "The mechanism of killing cancer cells and sparing healthy
cells, lysosomal membrane permeabilization, has been hypothesized as a possible
mechanism of effectively killing cancer cells and sparing healthy tissues but
has never been realized before. Our realization of this makes this paper of
particular therapeutic interest for cancer treatment."
Molecular
& Cellular Oncology, January 2015
Exercise:
Exercise's Effect on the Brain Could Improve Mobility as We Age.
A small study conducted at Rush University Medical Center in
Chicago indicates that staying physically active in adulthood may ward off
mobility problems later in life. In a study involving 167 seniors, those with a
history of physical exercise had higher mobility scores than their peers who
were mostly sedentary during their working years, even in the presence of brain
deterioration typically associated with movement difficulty among the elderly.
Neurology,
March 2015
Chiropractic:
Stretching Can Help Office Workers with Neck and Shoulder Pain.
For office workers with chronic neck and shoulder pain, a recent
study found that performing neck and shoulder stretching exercises at least
three days a week led to significant improvements in both pain and function.
Clinical
Rehabilitation, March 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Benefits From Diet & Exercise.
A
healthy diet combined with exercise can lead to many benefits. The
Weight-Control Information Network lists the following benefits of exercise:
keeps your body energized for work and play, improves ability to manage stress,
promotes a positive self-image, improves the fit and look of clothing, tones
muscles, and creates a positive example for family and friends.
The Weight-Control
Information Network, 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.
