Researchers analyzed data from 70 studies and found that social isolation was linked to an increased risk of early death, while social relationships positively influence health. A report found that obese women have a higher risk of developing certain cancers, including breast, pancreatic, and bowel cancers. A study showed that vitamin D supplements helped reduce chronic pain in patients. A small study suggests prenatal yoga may help ease depression in pregnant women. Research found that seatbelt use reduces risks of traumatic brain and other injuries from car accidents, though it doubles the risk of some back sprains. A long-term study found that daily multivitamin use was linked to an 8-27% lower risk of cancer diagnoses in older men.

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Mental Attitude: Loneliness & Social Isolation Associated with Early Mortality. Researchers analyzed data from 70 studies
regarding loneliness, social isolation, and living alone and found that social isolation was linked to an increased risk of early
death. On the other hand, they note that the presence of social relationships has a positive influence on overall health.
Perspectives on Psychological Science, March 2015
Health Alert: Obese Women at a Higher Risk of Developing Cancer. According to a new report, women who are obese are
about 41% more likely to develop certain types of cancer when compared with women at a healthy weight. Researchers found
that obese women are 25-32% more likely to receive a diagnosis for postmenopausal breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and
bowel cancer. They are also 78% more likely to be diagnosed with renal cancer and over 100% more likely to be diagnosed
with gallbladder cancer, uterine (endometrium) cancer, and esophageal cancer. The findings add to a growing body of research
that stresses maintaining a healthy weight as a cancer prevention strategy. Cancer Research UK, March 2015
Diet: Vitamin D Helps Reduce Chronic Pain. Chronic pain patients given a daily supplement of 4000 IUs of vitamin D over
the course of 90 days experienced substantial declines in both perceived pain and inflammation. Lupus, April 2015
Exercise: Can Yoga Help Pregnant Women with Depression? A small study suggests that yoga may help ease depression
symptoms in pregnant women. The study included 34 expectant mothers with depression who attended yoga classes for ten
weeks with encouragement to perform yoga at home. The researchers found that the women's depression scores fell during the
study, and the more yoga they did, the better their mental health. Lead author Dr. Cynthia Battle adds, "Prenatal yoga really
does appear to be an approach that is feasible to administer, acceptable to women and their health care providers, and potentially
helpful to improve mood." Women's Health Issues, March 2015
Chiropractic: Always Wear Your Seat Belt! While seat belts are often considered a life-saving device, they also save drivers
from serious injuries in the event of a car accident. An analysis of data from 10,479 drivers who were involved in motor vehicle
collisions between 2006 and 2011 found that seat belt use reduced a driver's risk for traumatic brain injury from 10.4% (no
seatbelt) to 4.1% (seatbelt). Seatbelt users are also half as likely to suffer a traumatic injury to the head, face, or neck. Although
seatbelt use reduces a driver's risk for a serious spinal fracture, the researchers did find that seat belt use doubles the risk of a
sprain or strain injury to the back. However, they note that treating minor back injuries can cost over thirteen times less than
treating serious back injuries (like bone fractures), not to mention the impact such a traumatic injury can have to a an
individual's quality of life. Bottom line: Always wear your seatbelt! Traffic Injury Prevention, August 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Should You Take a Daily Multivitamin? Over the course of eleven years, older male physicians who
took a daily multivitamin were 8% less likely to receive a cancer diagnosis than their peers who did not take a daily
multivitamin. For those with a previous history of cancer, taking a daily multivitamin was linked to a 27% lower risk for a
second cancer diagnosis. The authors of the study note that if all men took a daily multivitamin, it could prevent nearly 68,000
cancers per year. Postgraduate Medicine, January 2015
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