This document contains summaries of several recent health-related studies and articles: 1) A study found that mental health disorders increase mortality risk by over 2 times, and account for 8 million deaths worldwide annually. Efforts are needed to reduce risks from severe mental illnesses and common disorders. 2) Research suggests smoking may cause over 540,000 US deaths per year when including other conditions like kidney disease and cancer. This challenges the current estimate of 480,000 smoking deaths. 3) A study links following the Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of ischemic stroke due to the diet's emphasis on plants, fish and limits on meat and dairy.

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Mental Attitude: Mortality Risk Much Higher in People with Mental Disorders. According to researchers, approximately eight
million deaths worldwide annually can be attributed to mental health disorders and the mortality risk of people with mental health
disorders is 2.22 times higher than the mortality risk of individuals without mental illness. The researchers write, "People with mental
disorders experience a high burden of mortality at the individual and population levels. Reduction of this burden will require a focus
on less prevalent but more severe diagnoses and more common mental disorders. Likewise, efforts must be made to prevent and
manage comorbid medical conditions and reduce the occurrence of unnatural deaths in this vulnerable population."
JAMA Psychiatry, February 2015
Health Alert: Smoking Deaths Underestimated. Smoking may be a bigger killer than currently estimated. The current estimate from
the United States Surgeon General is that 480,000 Americans die yearly of smoking-related causes, but researchers from the American
Cancer Society claim that the figure may be closer to 540,000 after including at least some deaths caused kidney failure, intestinal
disease, heart disease caused by high blood pressure, infections, breathing problems, and breast and prostate cancer. Though these
diseases are not typically associated with smoking, researchers found that smokers are more likely to die from these conditions than
non-smokers. Thus, they believe these additional deaths should be included in smoking-related mortality calculations.
New England Journal of Medicine, February 2015
Diet: Follow the Mediterranean Diet to Lower Stroke Risk. New research suggests that the Mediterranean diet may reduce an
individual's risk of ischemic stroke. The Mediterranean diet includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, poultry,
and olive oil, with limits on red meat, sweets, saturated fats, butter, and full-fat dairy products. Study author Dr. Paul Wright writes,
"Overall, there is strong evidence, based on this study, that strict adherence to a Mediterranean diet significantly reduces stroke risk."
American Stroke Association, February 2015
Exercise: Combination of Coconut Oil & Exercise Reduces High Blood Pressure. Brazilian researchers have discovered that
combining exercise and daily consumption of coconut oil can reduce high blood pressure, at least in animal subjects. Using
hypertensive rats, the researchers found that the combination of a daily intake of coconut oil and exercise restored baroreflex
sensitivity and reduced oxidative stress, resulting in a reduction in blood pressure. Study co-author Dr. Valdir de Andrade Braga
explains, "This is an important finding as coconut oil is currently being considered a popular 'superfood' and it is being consumed by
athletes and the general population who seek a healthy lifestyle." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, February 2015
Chiropractic: Resolution of Shoulder Pain Following Chiropractic Care. A new case study sheds light on the benefits of
chiropractic care for shoulder pain. A 73-year-old woman with a one-year history of shoulder pain presented for chiropractic care. Her
working diagnosis included brachial neuritis, cervicalgia, arthritis, and cervical spinal joint fixations. She reported resolution of pain,
and improvements in both function and quality of life following just eleven chiropractic treatments over the course of ten weeks.
Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, February 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Stay Healthier By Avoiding Menopausal Weight Gain. The health consequences of weight gain during and
after menopause can have significant health implications for aging women. The Mayo Clinic notes that women can help avoid
menopausal weight gain by getting plenty of aerobic and strength training exercise, reducing calories by eating a healthier diet, and
receiving support from loved ones and friends. The Mayo Clinic, February 2015
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