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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, May 24th
, 2017
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Mental Attitude: Better Sleep, Better Life. The National Sleep Foundation notes that getting a quality night’s sleep can
improve your ability to learn and focus, your mood, and your productivity, while also making you feel less hungry and reducing
your risk of infection and chronic illness. National Sleep Foundation, May 2017
Health Alert: Obesity Reduces Chances of Healthy Aging. Healthy aging is defined as “not developing any major chronic
disease, good physical and cognitive functioning, no limitations in instrumental activities of daily living, no depressive
symptoms, no health-related limitations in social life, good overall self-perceived health, and no function-limiting pain.” In this
study, French researchers followed 2,733 healthy (no cancer, heart disease, or diabetes) middle-aged adults for over a decade
and found the odds of healthy aging decreased as a participant’s body mass index increased. Obesity, May 2017
Diet: Many Young Children Don't Eat Veggies. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
researchers found that one in four six- to eleven-month-old children and one in five one year olds in the United Sates had no
reported vegetable consumption at all on the days they were surveyed. Furthermore, the research team found nearly three out of
every five infants no longer breast fed. The findings are concerning because kids' eating patterns develop at a very young age.
Lead researcher Dr. Gandarvaka Miles explains, “As we learn more about how dietary habits are established, we are seeing that
even as early as infancy, breast milk consumption and consumption of fruits and vegetables can help lay the foundation for
healthy eating habits.” Pediatrics, May 2017
Exercise: This Exercise Combo Can Boost Brain Power in Seniors… The combination of aerobic and resistance exercises
appears to significantly boost the brain power of individuals over the age of 50. Researchers reviewed 39 studies to assess the
potential impact of varying types, intensities, and durations of exercise on brain health and found that aerobic exercise
significantly enhances cognitive abilities, while resistance training has a prominent effect on executive function, memory, and
working memory. The research team concludes, “The findings suggest that an exercise program with components of both
aerobic and resistance type training, of at least moderate intensity and at least 45 minutes per session, on as many days of the
week as possible, is beneficial to cognitive function in adults aged over 50.” British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 2017
Chiropractic: High Heels Affect the Lumbar Spine. Experts say that about 78% of women walk in high heels and more than
half complain about low back pain. Investigators recently set out to evaluate whether high heeled shoes influence the pelvis and
spine during walking. Using motion cameras to assess gait patterns, the researchers found that wearing heels significantly
lowers the maximum and minimal curvature of both the lumbar and thoracic spine which previous studies show may increase
the risk for lower back pain. Gait Posture, March 2017
Wellness/Prevention: What Is the Dawn Phenomenon? For patients with diabetes, it’s common to experience elevated
glucose levels between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM, an experience called the “Dawn Phenomenon”. To combat this, the American
Diabetes Association suggests eating dinner earlier in the evening, going for a walk or engaging in another physical activity
after dinner, and seeing your doctor if your fasting glucose remains high after these steps.
American Diabetes Association, May 2017
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