Manual Therapy Combo Benefits Migraine Patients
Among a group of 75 migraine headache patients, those treated with a combination of soft tissue and articular manual therapies experienced greater improvements in migraine pain and duration than those who received either soft tissue or articular manual therapy alone. Doctors of chiropractic often use these and other manual therapies when managing patients with a history of migraine headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine, August 2022
Late Bedtimes May Increase Diabetes Risk
For one week, investigators monitored 51 people without heart disease or diabetes who categorized themselves as either early birds or night owls and found that not only did the early birds have better fat metabolism at both rest and during exercise, but they were also less likely to become insulin resistant over time. Experimental Physiology, September 2022
Coffee Preparation for Longevity
While the current research suggests that moderate coffee intake may
offer health benefits, it’s unclear if coffee preparation plays a role. In a study that looked that the coffee habits of over 450,000 adults, researchers found the best outcomes came from coffee prepared from ground beans, while decaf and instant coffee products only conferred about half the benefits to the drinker. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, September 2022
HIIT Recommended for Cancer Patients
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short intervals of near-maximal effort—such as sprinting or stair climbing—separated by intervals of moderate-intensity exercise—such as jogging or fast walking. A review of seven systematic reviews concluded that HIIT is an effective form of exercise for cancer patients and cancer survivors due to its ability to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life, its high adherence, and safety. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, November 2022
Education May Reduce Prenatal Depression Risk
According to a study that included 750 pregnant women, the more education an expectant mother has on pregnancy, the lower her risk for prenatal depression, which may also reduce the risk for postpartum depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, November 2022
Healthy Living Can Lengthen Life…Even for Former Smokers
Researchers analyzed data on nearly 160,000 former smokers and found that those who exercised, ate a healthy diet, and limited their drinking had a 27% lower risk of early death in the following two decades than former smokers with an unhealthy lifestyle. JAMA Network Open, September 2022
