Improving Scapular Function May Help Relieve Neck Pain
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis that included eight studies found that scapular dysfunction is often present in patients with chronic neck pain and incorporating therapies to restore normal movement of the shoulder blades may result in greater improvements with respect to the patient’s neck pain. The findings demonstrate the importance of assessing the whole patient when it comes to musculoskeletal disorders like neck pain as conditions elsewhere in the body may contribute to the patient’s chief complaint. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 2024
High Triglycerides May Influence Sleep Apnea Risk
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that for adults under age 60, the combination of obesity and elevated triglyceride levels is associated with a 31% increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea. Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2024
Too Much Caffeine May Bring Heart Risks
Evaluations of 92 healthy adults under age 45 revealed that those who frequently consume more than 400 mg of caffeine a day (roughly four cups of coffee) exhibited significant increases in both heart rate and blood pressure following physical exertion. The findings suggest that excessive caffeine intake may be detrimental to cardiovascular health. American College of Cardiology-Asia, August 2024
Flexibility May Be Sign of Longevity
Among a group of 3,139 middle-aged and older adults, researchers observed that those with greater flexibility had a lower risk for early death in the following 12.9 years. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, July 2024
Risk Factors for Mood Disorders During Pregnancy
Following an analysis of data from the Tianjin Birth Cohort concerning 6,470 pregnancies, researchers identified the following potentially modifiable risk factors for depression and/or anxiety among expectant mothers: stress, low social support, and thyroid dysfunction. Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2024
Heart-Healthy Habits to Start While Young
The American Heart Association reports that getting plenty of sleep and maintaining a healthy weight, blood lipid, and blood pressure levels starting in young adulthood can help the carotid arteries stay healthy, reducing the risk for atherosclerosis. American Heart Association, August 2024
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