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Sorry, Red Wine and Chocolate Aren't as Healthy as You Wish

May 23, 2014

Anyone who loves life's little pleasures such as red wine and chocolate was elated to hear that both of these items boosted one's level of health, making them as pleasing to your body as they were to your taste buds. Unfortunately, a recent study suggests that this may not actually be the case. What One Study Found Researchers from John Hopkins University conducted a cohort study that involved almost 800 individuals (both male and female) who were over the age of 64.

Migraine Tied to Brain Injury in Older Adults

May 21, 2014

New research shows that older adults with migraine have a greater risk of a certain type of brain injury known as subclinical brain infarction. Subclinical brain infarction is a blockage of blood to the brain area that can affect a person both neurologically (impeding their movement) and cognitively (altering their brain function),causing the affected tissues to die. These brain injuries are more common in older adults and can result in a stroke, which can produce some rather serious and life-impeding negative side effects such as difficulty speaking, paralysis, and even death. In a study from the University of Miami, researchers discovered that older adults suffering from migraine headaches had a 50% greater risk of eventually suffering from this type of brain injury.

How Chiropractors Can Help Sports Concussions

May 19, 2014

In the U.S., there are a minimum of 300,000 sport-related concussions per year. If your child is in contact sports, there's a risk of the contact ending up in a concussion.

Debunking "No Pain, No Gain"

May 16, 2014

The adage "no pain no gain" has been around for decades in sports, and it implies that in order to achieve great things, you have to push yourself beyond your physical limits. But, what exactly is pain trying to tell you and, perhaps more importantly, how does your body know that you're getting close to or moving beyond your limits? That is what a set of researchers set to find out, and their discovery may just change the way you view this age-old phrase. The Testing A set of nine researchers from the University of Utah's Department of Anesthesiology were curious as to how our muscles and bodies seem to know when we're either near or at our physical limits.

A Mother's Diet Before Conception May Affect Baby's DNA

May 14, 2014

It's a well-known fact that a mother's diet during the course of her pregnancy has a huge impact on the formation of the little one growing inside of her. However, NPR reports that new research shows a mother's diet before she conceives plays as much a role, making pre-conception care the key to giving birth to a healthy child. A Gambian Study A study published in the journal Nature Communications looked at the dietary intake of 30 non-pregnant women who all lived in the same village in Gambia.

Case Study: ADHD and Migraine Improve with Chiropractic

May 12, 2014

Children who suffer with migraines have it tough. Not only do they have to find a way to deal with the throbbing pain coming from their head, but they may also experience behavioral or learning difficulties too.

Fibromyalgia: New Theory on What Causes the Disorder

May 9, 2014

Recent research suggests a potential new cause for fibromyalgia: it's in your skin. If their theory is further validated in future studies, the results could lead to new treatments for this chronic conditions that currently has no known cure. For years the causes of fibromyalgia have remained elusive, but one of the main theories blames a process called central sensitization.

Yoga Effective for De-stressing Moms-to-Be, Study Finds

May 7, 2014

Being pregnant and knowing that your world is about to change can create a lot of stress for a woman. It often brings about a decent amount of anxiety about doing the right things and making sure you have everything your little one is going to need to not only survive, but thrive. Although it is normal for any expecting mother to feel this way, too much stress on her not only decreases her quality of life, but it can also have lasting effects on her baby as well (as stress can increase the likelihood of a premature birth or low-birth weight).

7 Ways to Prevent Back Pain in Golfers

May 6, 2014

It's no wonder that golfers have low back pain. It's a baby boomer sport and growing every year in the number of new golf enthusiasts.

More Parents Seek Chiropractic for Kids' Chronic Conditions

May 2, 2014

As a parent, there is no worse feeling than seeing your child in pain and not being able to do anything about it. Perhaps you're concerned about the side effects of the medications or maybe even these traditional approaches to pain management haven't helped.