Nonpharmacological Treatment for Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches caused by dysfunction in the neck. A systematic review that included eight studies concluded that manual therapies and therapeutic exercises are effective interventions for managing cervicogenic headaches. Doctors of chiropractic routinely adopt a multimodal approach when treating patients with cervicogenic headaches that involves one or more manual therapies and at-home neck-specific exercises. Cureus, March 2024
Fentanyl Presence Has Skyrocketed Since 2017
In 2023, law enforcement officers in the United States seized more than 115 million fentanyl pills, a dramatic increase from fewer than 50,000 pills seized as recently as 2017. Health officials note that fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and poses a significant overdose risk for users. International Journal of Drug Policy, May 2024
Dried Fruit May Lower Risk for Ulcerative Colitis
According to a recent study, a high intake of dried fruit is associated with a nearly 50% reduced risk for ulcerative colitis. However, the researchers were unable to detect similar benefits from a high intake of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, or cereals. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2024
Seniors with High Blood Pressure Should Exercise in the Evening
In a recent experiment that included 23 hypertensive older adults, researchers observed that those who engaged in aerobic exercise in the evening experienced better improvements in blood pressure control than those who worked out in the morning. Journal of Physiology, May 2024
Recent Release from Jail Elevates Suicide Risk
An analysis of data concerning nearly 7.1 million adults revealed that former inmates are at a nine-fold increased risk for suicide in the year following their incarceration, and these individuals account for nearly 20% of adult suicide deaths. JAMA Network Open, May 2024
Food Choices Can Affect Susceptibility to Infectious Disease
Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that a high intake of red and processed meat is linked to an increased risk for infectious disease. On the other hand, the data indicate that a diet rich in fish, cheese, fruit, and vegetables is associated with a lower risk for infection. Journal of Biomedical Research, May 2024
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