DAILY HEALTH UPDATE, Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Courtesy of: Dr. Darren Taylor
Mental Attitude: Are Children with More Caring, Less Controlling Parents Happier Later in Life? According to surveys completed by 5,000 United Kingdom residents, happiness and life satisfaction may be the result of having parents who are both caring and less psychologically controlling. Researcher Dr. Mai Stafford explains, "We found that people whose parents showed warmth and responsiveness had higher life satisfaction and better mental wellbeing throughout early, middle, and late adulthood... By contrast, psychological control can limit a child's independence and leave them less able to regulate their own behavior." The Journal of Positive Psychology, September 2015
Health Alert: One in Ten Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims 10% of pregnant women in the United States admit to drinking alcohol, and 30% of these women binge drink. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk the pregnancy will end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery and can also place an unborn child at serious risk for birth defects, developmental problems, and disabilities. Dr. Coleen Boyle, the director of CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, urges women to avoid alcohol completely during their pregnancy. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, September 2015
Diet: High-Protein Diets Improve Blood Sugar Control in Diabetics. High-protein diets appear to improve blood sugar control among those with type 2 diabetes without any harm to kidney function. A small study found that type 2 diabetics who followed a high- protein diet for six weeks experienced improved liver enzyme tests, reduced liver fat and HbA1c values, and had a significant improvement in kidney function. Diabetologia, September 2015
Exercise: Exercise & Diet Improve Fertility Among Women with PCOS. It is estimated that five million women in the United States have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms include pelvic pain, excess hair growth, weight gain, acne, irregular menstrual periods, and infertility. A new study finds that exercise and weight loss can help improve fertility among women with PCOS. Lead author Dr. Richard S. Legro writes, "The research indicates preconception weight loss and exercise improve women's reproductive and metabolic health. In contrast, using oral contraceptives alone may worsen the metabolic profile without improving ovulation. Lifestyle change is an important part of any fertility treatment approach for women with PCOS who are overweight or obese." Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, September 2015
Chiropractic: Slouching Makes Your Upper Body Work Harder. Researchers compared muscle activity in twenty subjects as they raised and lowered their arms from both an upright and slouched sitting position and found slouching resulted in reduced maximum arm elevation and movement velocity. Electromyography of the muscles in the upper back and neck showed increased activity when the participants slouched. Such added effort could lead to muscle fatigue and a greater risk of injury. This study underscores the importance of maintaining good posture while seated. European Journal of Applied Physiology, October 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Retirement May Result in Poor Health. If you want to stay healthier in your senior years, you may want to consider not retiring. New research suggests that seniors who keep working appear healthier than those who quit the workforce. The study consisted of more than 83,000 Americans aged 65 and older and found that being unemployed or retired was associated with a greater risk of poor health. Lead author Dr. Jay Olshansky explains, "We shouldn't be forcing people out of the labor force if it's going to have a harmful effect on their health, and if they want to continue working and they are able to do their job. Remaining in the labor force is healthier for you. It's healthier because working keeps you physically and mentally engaged."Preventing Chronic Disease, September 2015 Quote: “The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The willingness to learn is a choice.” - Brian Herbert
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