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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, November 29th
, 2017
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Mental Attitude: Enjoy Nature and Be Happier. In a new study, researchers recruited university students to take photos
of either natural or manmade objects. They found that the students who had engaged in nature observation felt happier,
more content, and were more open to social contact and sharing resources.
Journal of Positive Psychology, November 2017
Health Alert: Heartburn Meds Linked to Kidney Problems. A review of data concerning nearly 537,000 adults
revealed that those who took protein pump inhibitor (PPI) medications to treat heartburn were a third more likely to
develop chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Research leader Dr. Charat Thongprayoon writes, “This study
demonstrates a significant association between the use of PPIs and increased risks of chronic kidney disease and kidney
failure.” Though cause-and-effect wasn't confirmed in the study, the researchers note that healthcare providers should put
greater thought into recommending these medications for their patients. American Society of Nephrology, November 2017
Diet: Fruit Lovers May Have Lower Risk of Hypertension. Korean researchers followed 4,257 adults without high
blood pressure for eight years and found that those who consumed four or more servings of fruit per day were 56-67% less
likely to develop hypertension during the course of the study.
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, November 2017
Exercise: Is Weight Training Better Than Cardio for Healthy Weight Loss in Seniors? Older adults who want to lose
weight should consider resistance training while they diet. In this study, researchers assigned 249 people with an average
age of 67 to either a diet-only group, a weight lifting plus diet group, or a brisk walking plus diet group. After 18 months,
researchers found that the weight training and walking groups both lost more fat than the diet-only group; however, the
participants in the weight training group maintained more of their muscle mass than those in the other groups. The
findings are important because minimizing the loss of muscle mass is imperative for protecting seniors' mobility and
independence. Obesity, October 2017
Chiropractic: Torticollis Responds to Chiropractic. Congenital torticollis, also called wryneck, is a condition in which
an infant/child holds his or her head tilted to one side and has difficulty moving their neck through normal ranges. In a
recent case report, two children with congenital torticollis received a course of chiropractic treatment involving
manipulative therapy and exercises targeting the neck and back. The patients experienced improvement in both posture
and range of motion of the spine, demonstrating that chiropractic care can aid in the management of congenital torticollis.
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, September 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Know the Signs of Ovarian Cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that each year, about
22,440 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 14,000 will die from this disease.
The Valley Health System recommends visiting your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following
symptoms, especially if the symptoms persist: heaviness in the pelvic area; lower abdominal pain, bloating or swelling;
gas, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; diarrhea or constipation; and urinary frequency or urgency.
Valley Health System, November 2017
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