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Mental Attitude: Violent Crime Risk Rises with Depression. An analysis of more than 47,000 Swedish men and women
suggests that individuals with depression may be more likely to commit a violent crime that those without depression.
Investigators found that nearly 4% of depressed men and 0.5% of depressed women in the study committed a violent crime in
the three years following their depression diagnosis. In comparison, during the same time frame, the violent crime rates were
just over 1% of men and 0.2% of women among Swedes in the general population without a depression diagnosis. Study author
Dr. Seena Fazel adds, "One important finding was that the vast majority of depressed persons were not convicted of violent
crimes, and that the rates reported are below those for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and considerably lower than for
alcohol or drug abuse." Lancet Psychiatry, February 2015
Health Alert: Too Much Sleep May Increase the Risk of Stroke. A new study suggests that getting too much sleep could
significantly increase an individual's stroke risk. According to the study's findings, men and women in their early 60s who sleep
more than eight hours per night have a 46% higher risk of stroke than their peers who sleep 6-8 hours per night. Researcher Dr.
Yue Leng writes, "It is more likely that extended sleep duration could serve as an early warning sign of increased stroke risk,
particularly in older people. In any case, the finding should not be interpreted as 'restrict sleep duration so as to cut stroke risk.'"
Neurology, February 2015
Diet: Common Food Additive May Alter Gut Bacteria. Common processed food ingredients called emulsifiers (which are
used to improve the texture of food and extend shelf life) may increase an individual's risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
and metabolic syndrome. In an animal-based study, investigators found that emulsifiers altered the make-up of bacteria
populations in the digestive tracts of subjects leading to inflammation that may contribute to IBD and metabolic syndrome.
Study co-leader Dr. Andrew Gewirtz adds, "A key feature of these modern plagues is alteration of the gut microbiota in a
manner that promotes inflammation." Further research is now needed to determine if emulsifiers affect humans in the same
manner. Nature, February 2015
Exercise: Yoga Gaining in Popularity in the United States. Between 2002 and 2012, the percentage of adults who tried yoga
increased from just under 6% to over 10%, with a similar trend observed among children and seniors. Yoga is described as an
ancient art based on harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit which can lead to a sense of peace, well-being, and a feeling of
being at one with the environment. National Center for Health Statistics, February 2015
Chiropractic: Fatigue Is a Risk Factor for Neck Pain. In healthy young adults, exercise-induced general fatigue can alter
neck proprioception, or the body's ability to sense the position of each body part relative to other body parts. Even a slight
compromise in body stability and posture resulting from reduced proprioception could place added strain on the head, neck, and
shoulders, potentially increasing an individual's risk for neck pain. Ortopedia, Traumatologia, Rehabilitacja, February 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Protect Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and
poisonous gas that can quickly lead to deadly consequences. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, the Colorado State
University Extension suggests the following: never run your car inside the garage, don't burn charcoal inside an enclosed living
area, don't attempt to install or service a combustion appliance without proper knowledge, never attempt to heat your home with
a gas range or dryer, and do not run an unvented gas-burning appliance inside a building.
Colorado State University Extension, February 2015
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