Treatment for Chronic Sciatica
For individuals with pain radiating into the leg lasting longer than three months due to disk herniation, a systematic review that included four studies found that conservative care should the first-line course of treatment in the absence of neurological deficits or cauda equina syndrome. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be an excellent treatment option for patients with chronic sciatica. Cureus, May 2024
Tampons May Possess Lead and Other Harmful Metals
Laboratory tests of 30 tampons from 24 brand product lines revealed lead in all samples in addition to the presence of arsenic, barium, cadmium, and mercury in several. Due to the potential for these metals to enter the bloodstream unfiltered by the liver, the findings suggest a greater need for regulatory testing of tampon and other period products. Environmental International, July 2024
Produce Intake Lowers Fatty Liver Risk
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it is associated with several poor health outcomes. A meta-analysis of data concerning nearly 500,000 participants from eleven studies found a higher intake of fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk for NAFLD by up to 22%. Frontiers in Nutrition, June 2024
Exercise Brain Boost Can Last for Years
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short intervals of near-maximal effort—sprinting or stair climbing, for example—separated by intervals of moderate-intensity exercise—such as jogging or fast walking. University of Queensland researchers report that among a group of old adults, those who volunteered for a six-month HIIT exercise program experienced improvements in cognitive function that persisted for at least the next five years. Aging and Disease, July 2024
Poor Metabolic Health Linked to Depression Risk
Lipid accumulation product (LAP) is a metric that multiplies waist circumference by triglyceride levels to estimate the risk for metabolic disease (higher score equals greater risk). Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that a higher LAP score is also associated with an elevated risk for depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry, July 2024
Respect Summer Heat Dangers
Experts from UT Southwestern Medical Center note more than 120,000 people visit emergency departments each summer due to heat exposure, which unfortunately claims the lives of more than 2,300 people annually. To stay safe during the summer season, it’s important to keep hydrated, stay indoors during peak heat, and dress appropriately when you spend time in the sun. UT Southwestern Medical Center, July 2024
“The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.” ~ Andre Maurois
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