WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, April 29th, 2020
Courtesy of: Michael Ellis D.C.
Health Alert: 1 in 5 Young Adults Has a Sleep Disorder. An analysis of data from the Western Australian Pregnancy (Raine) Study concerning 1,227 young adults revealed that just over 40% have at least one sleep disorder, with the most common being obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, and restless leg syndrome. Sleep, April 2020 Diet: Diet Modifications Can Help Asthma Sufferers. New research suggests that adopting a diet low in dairy and saturated fats and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods can improve lung function and reduce asthma symptoms. Nutrition Reviews, March 2020 Exercise: Exercise Beats Weight Loss for Heart Health in Diabetics. Heart failure is a common complication among type 2 diabetics. The results of a recent study involving 87 diabetic patients showed that engaging in a supervised aerobic exercise program and reducing calorie intake can lead to improvements with respect to cardiac function, heart structure, vascular function, and blood glucose management within twelve weeks. Senior author Dr. Gerry McCann writes, “It may seem obvious, but if we can empower patients with type 2 diabetes to make changes to their daily routines through exercise and healthy eating, we may help them reduce the risk of heart failure and even early death.” Diabetes Care, March 2020 Chiropractic: Conservative Care for TMD. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that affects the teeth, jaw, and associated soft tissues. A study involving 89 TMD patients found that manual therapies—such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic—are an effective treatment option for reducing TMD-related pain and disability. International Dental Journal, March 2020 Mental Attitude: Stress Busters. WebMD offers the following tips to reduce stress: practice letting go of things that annoy or anger you; breath slowly and deeply; practice speaking more slowly than usual; develop effective time management strategies; get outdoors for a brief break; drink plenty of water; eat nutritious snacks; do a quick posture check; and plan something rewarding for the end of a stressful day. WebMD, March 2020 Wellness/Prevention: A Future Blood Test Could Detect Several Different Cancers. Researchers report that a new blood test is in development that can detect DNA signatures of over 50 different cancers at early stages and help locate them in the body, even before symptoms manifest. Annals of Oncology, March 2020 Quote: “Either you run the day or the day runs you.” ~ Jim Rohn