Posts Tagged: Blogger

Understand the relationship between posture, stance, and gait

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Understand the relationship between posture, stance, and gait Burl R. Pettibon August 17, 2016 Aberrant posture is one of the most misunderstood conditions by both the sufferer and the healthcare provider alike. Focused postural classes are not offered in chiropractic nor medical curriculums; thus the importance of posture is not widely understood. The common story from patients… Read more »

Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some irreversible vision loss, according to researchers who treated four boys for these injuries. Doctors, teachers and parents should be aware that this can happen, and limit children’s use of… Read more »

Fibromyalgia Responds to Exercise

safety-lane.com 07105 chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Fibromyalgia Responds to Exercise EULAR’s new treatment guidelines, published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease, state that exercise is the best evidence-based therapy for fibromyalgia, which can trigger symptoms ranging from cognitive problems to widespread pain, irritable bowel syndrome and sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights. The guidelines echo recommendations from Canada,… Read more »

Sleep Apnea Testing: Medical Review Board Recommends Screening, Disqualification Criteria

safety-lane.com 07105 chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V [I am reprinting this article about Sleep Apnea Testing but I want to make clear that i am strongly against what the article says. The section about using only one criteria for those over 42 is ridiculous.  Aging, being male or being post-menopausal female should not be considered a “criminal offense” where… Read more »

Diet, Exercise Can Affect the Brain ‘at the Molecular Level,’ Reducing Amyloid Buildup

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Diet, Exercise Can Affect the Brain ‘at the Molecular Level,’ Reducing Amyloid Buildup Modifiable risk factors, such as exercise and consuming a Mediterranean-style diet (MedDiet), can reduce amyloid plaque in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), lowering their risk for conversion to Alzheimer’s disease, suggests new imaging research. The small study of 44… Read more »

Higher Serum DHA Linked to Less Amyloid, Better Memory

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Higher Serum DHA Linked to Less Amyloid, Better Memory New research supports neuroprotectant effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the aging brain. In a small cross-sectional study of cognitively healthy older adults, higher serum DHA levels were associated with less cerebral amyloidosis, better memory scores, and less regional brain atrophy. “The interesting finding… Read more »

Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting and forceful movements might be at higher risk for back pain later in life, a study from Finland suggests. “When you’re young, you do things your own way, you muscle your way through… Read more »

Dietary omega-3 fatty acids decrease colon cancer

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Dietary omega-3 fatty acids decrease colon cancer According to a new study published three days ago in Gut, researchers concluded that a high dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids may help decrease mortality in patients with colon cancer. Previous research has demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids suppress tumor growth and decrease angiogenesis to… Read more »

Breastfeeding may prevent gestational diabetes (GDM)

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Breastfeeding may prevent gestational diabetes (GDM) A new study shows that breastfeeding may prevent gestational diabetes (GDM). That’s just enough time to afford her protection from developing Type 2 diabetes for at least 15 years, says a study from three German research centers. Seems that breastfeeding for at least three months affects a… Read more »

Plant Protein May Help Offset Unhealthy Habits

safety-lane.com 07105chiropractic-lane.comNEWARKhttp://bit.ly/1DCt06V Plant Protein May Help Offset Unhealthy Habits People who eat more protein from plants and less from animals may live longer even when they have unhealthy habits like heavy drinking or smoking, a large U.S. study suggests. The findings suggest that when it comes to protein, where it comes from may be just… Read more »