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Thursday, November 23rd
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Mental Attitude: Parkinson’s Disease Affects the Heart Too! Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an elevated
risk for heart failure and the authors of a new study believe they’ve found a possible explanation. Electro and
echocardiograms of 50 PD patients and 50 healthy controls revealed enlargement of the left ventricle as well as diastolic
dysfunction in the PD patients, with advanced cases of PD having increased levels of abnormal cardiac function.
Neurological Research, October 2017
Health Alert: Common Pain Reliever During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD Risk in Kids. In this study, researchers
found that moms-to-be who used acetaminophen for 29 days or more had children who were twice as likely to be
diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pediatrics, October 2017
Diet: Reduce Your Salt Craving with Spicy Foods. Individuals who enjoy spicier foods appear to eat less salt and have
lower blood pressure. A study that involved 606 adults found that those who had a preference for spicier foods had an
8mm Hg lower systolic and 5mm Hg lower diastolic blood pressure and they consumed less sodium than individuals who
largely avoided such fare. Additionally, brain scans showed that the areas stimulated by salt and spice overlap, and that
spice consumption further increases brain activity in these areas. The researchers speculate that this may cause these
individuals to be more sensitive to salt so that they can enjoy their food without having to consume very much of it.
Hypertension, October 2017
Exercise: Group Exercise Better Than Individual Works Outs for Improving Quality of Life. In comparison to
working out alone, exercising with a group of friends can reduce one’s stress levels by up to 26%.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, October 2017
Chiropractic: Backpacks Affect Posture in Adults As Well... Past research has linked heavy backpack use by children
and teens with postural changes and an increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders. The results of a recent study indicates
that a heavy backpack can also lead to problems for young adults. In the study, researchers assessed participants as they
stood with no backpack and while wearing a backpack loaded with 5%, 10%, and 15% of their body weight. The
investigators found carrying a backpack equivalent to 15% of one’s body weight leads to increased forward posture of the
head on the neck, which could raise one’s risk for neck pain and headaches. Work, June 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Washing Produce Correctly. Due to possible contamination from germs and agricultural
chemicals, it is extremely important to wash fruits and vegetables before cooking or eating them. The Department of
Health and Human Services recommends the following: begin by washing hands for 20 seconds with soap and water;
thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating or cooking; scrub firm produce with a clean
produce brush; and dry produce with a clean towel to help further reduce bacteria that may be present.
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2017
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~ H.L. Mencken
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