WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
Courtesy of: Michael Ellis D.C.
Health Alert: C-Section Linked to Obesity in Offspring. The results of a study that looked at the longterm health data of over 33,000 women born between 1946 and 1964 revealed that those born by Caesarian section were 37% more likely to be obese in adulthood and 6% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Lead researcher Dr. Jorge Chavarro writes, “The results of our study highlight the need to be even more vigilant about decreasing the overall rate of cesarean deliveries, especially in the absence of a clear obstetric or medical indication, as adverse health effects on the offspring could even manifest decades later.” JAMA Network Open, April 2020 Diet: Eat More Fish! Using data from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study I and II, researchers identified an association between higher fish intake and better performance on cognitive assessments over the following decade. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 2020 Exercise: Brisk Walks Reduce Liver Cancer Risk. According to a study that looked at long-term health data concerning over 100,000 doctors and nurses, taking a brisk walk for one hour per week may reduce one’s risk for hepatocellular carcinoma by as much as 50%. Cancer Prevention Research, April 2020 Chiropractic: Exercise Benefits Those with Neck Pain. Among a group of 139 neck pain patients, researchers report that participants who engaged in both neck-specific exercises and aerobic exercise reported better long-term outcomes with respect to pain and function than patients who only received instruction to perform neck-specific exercises. Doctors of chiropractic often use a combination of exercise recommendations and manual therapies when managing patients with neck pain. Clinical Rehabilitation, March 2020 Mental Attitude: Personality Traits and Dementia Risk. Following an analysis of data from the Whitehall II Study concerning 6,135 seniors, researchers report that higher conscientiousness and extraversion are each associated with a reduced risk for dementia, while higher neuroticism is linked to an elevated risk for severe cognitive decline. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, April 2020 Wellness/Prevention: Cleaner Air May Improve Mental Health. A review of air quality and hospital admission data from 75 cities over a four-year period revealed an association between short-term increases in ambient air pollution and an increase in hospital admissions for depression. American Journal of Psychiatry, April 2020 Quote: “Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.” ~ A. C. Benson