WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Friday, April 10th, 2020
Courtesy of: Michael Ellis D.C.
Health Alert: Smoking May Lead to Sleep Troubles… A review of past research has found evidence that smoking is associated with up to a 47% increased risk for sleep-related issues. The authors of the review conclude, “Informing smokers about the effects of smoking on sleep issues can be effective in reducing and preventing its consequences.” Canadian Journal of Public Health, March 2020 Diet: Green Tea Extract May Help Fight Pulmonary Fibrosis. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea extract, may benefit patients suffering from a serious, progressive form of lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. In a study that included 20 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, researchers observed positive change in lung biopsies in the participants given 600 mg of EGCG daily for two weeks. The researchers conclude that larger studies are warranted to confirm if EGCG can play a role in the management of pulmonary fibrosis. New England Journal of Medicine, March 2020 Exercise: Exercise and Prostate Cancer Treatment. Among a group of 50 prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy, researchers observed that those who participated in a supervised aerobic and resistance training program for 60 minutes twice a week before starting treatment were less likely to experience common side effects such as a loss of cardiopulmonary fitness and lower energy levels. BJU International, March 2020 Chiropractic: Neck/Shoulder Pain May Suggest More Serious Concussion. A review of medical records concerning 312 young athletes who had sustained a mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI) revealed that those with neck and/or shoulder pain one week later had an elevated risk for persistent concussion symptoms. Journal of Child Neurology, March 2020 Mental Attitude: Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Kids Greater Than Believed. An analysis of data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development study revealed that about 8.4% of participants aged 9 or 10 years had temporarily or regularly had thoughts of suicide, with 1% having planned or attempted suicide. The Lancet Psychiatry, March 2020 Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D & Magnesium Are Important for Colorectal Cancer Patients. New research suggests that colorectal cancer patients with healthy vitamin D levels and adequate magnesium intake are nearly two times more likely to survive their illness than colorectal cancer patients with both poor vitamin D status and low magnesium intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 2020 Quote: “The way to know life is to love many things.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh