As we step into the new year, prioritizing your health and well-being should be at the top of your resolution list. Embracing a holistic approach to wellness can lead to lasting benefits, and incorporating chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy can play pivotal roles in achieving your health goals. Let’s explore five ways to stay
Health Alert One Billion People Worldwide Will Have Osteoarthritis in 2050. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the slow breakdown of the cartilage within joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and pain that tends to worsen with time. Due to the aging of the global population and the rise in sedentary lifestyles and obesity, researchers estimate that as
Health Alert Aircraft Noise Raises Risk for Second Heart Attack. Among a group of 737 myocardial infarction survivors living in the same geographic area, those exposed to higher levels of aircraft noise from the flight paths of a nearby airport had a 24% higher risk for a second heart attack in the next five years
Health Alert: Gastrointestinal Tumors Are Increasing Among Young Americans. Researchers report that the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers—which includes cancers of the colon, appendix, bile ducts, and pancreas—are the fastest growing group of cancers among adults under age 50. The authors of the study add that screening strategies for gastrointestinal cancers may need reconsideration in addition
Car accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries, some of which may not be immediately apparent. While medical treatments are typically sought for obvious injuries like broken bones or lacerations, there is one form of healthcare that often gets overlooked but can be highly beneficial in the aftermath of a car accident –
When many people think of visiting a chiropractor, they often think of neck and back pain. While it’s true that chiropractors are experts at treating these types of conditions, chiropractic care can actually address a wide range of health issues beyond just the spine. Here’s a look at what chiropractic care is and how it
Health Alert:Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Impairment. Cognitive assessments completed by 218 individuals—roughly half with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea—revealed an association between more severe sleep apnea symptoms and worse cognitive function. Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine, October 2020 Diet:Sugar Consumption While Breastfeeding May Affect Cognitive Development of Child. New research that looked at data concerning 88
Health Alert:Many Women Are Unaware of Heart Attack Risk. The American Heart Association reports that, between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of women who knew that heart disease was the top killer of women fell from 65% to 44%. Circulation, September 2020 Diet:Vitamin E May Be Vital for Nervous System Development. The result of a
Health Alert:Glass-Topped Tables Pose Risks. Between 2009 and 2015, more than 3,200 individuals required trauma care for injuries associated with glass-topped tables, with the majority involving young adults and children under the age of seven. Experts note that at least half of these injuries were linked to faulty design or construction, suggesting that improved safety
Health AlertFatty Liver a Common Issue with Type 1 Diabetics. A review of data from 20 published studies showed that approximately 20% of adult type 1 diabetics will develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,
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