Vitamin B-12 may boost brain function by elevating levels of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Nearly 600,000 albuterol inhalers are being recalled due to possible issues with the delivery system. Fruits and vegetables like sweet corn, avocados, and grapefruit tend to have lower pesticide levels. Providing pedometers to rheumatoid arthritis patients can increase activity and reduce fatigue. Cigarette smoking is associated with increased musculoskeletal pain for female veterans. Asthma sufferers should minimize air pollution exposure to reduce inflammation.

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Mental Attitude: Vitamin B-12 May Boost Brain Function. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is responsible for inhibiting
the excitability of brain cells and balancing the neuronal activity required for healthy brain function. A new study finds that
individuals who regularly consume vitamin B-12-rich foods may have elevated levels of GABA in their brains. Since previous
studies have linked low levels of GABA with a greater risk for numerous neurological and mental health disorders, such as
anxiety, depression, autism, and epilepsy, it’s suspected that consuming a diet with plenty of vitamin B-12 may protect brain
function. Journal of Psychopharmacology, April 2017
Health Alert: Asthma Inhalers Recalled. Nearly 600,000 albuterol inhalers are being recalled by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
due to problems with the device’s delivery system. The recall involves three lots of Ventolin HFA 200D inhalers with lot
numbers 6ZP0003, 6ZP9944, and 6ZP9848. There is a possible risk that these inhalers could potentially not deliver the stated
number of actuations. Those with inhalers from the recalled lots should call GSK at 1-888-825-5249 to get more information.
Individuals who have inhalers that do not relieve their symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. CNN, April 2017
Diet: Low Pesticide Fruits and Veggies. After analyzing 36,000 samples of various conventionally grown foods, the
Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that foods such as sweet corn, avocados, pineapples, cabbage, onions, frozen
sweet peas, papaya, asparagus, mangoes, eggplant, honeydew melon, kiwis, cantaloupe, cauliflower, and grapefruit were the
least likely to test positive for high levels of pesticide exposure. Environmental Working Group, March 2017
Exercise: Pedometers Motivate Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. A recent study found that providing pedometers to
individuals with rheumatoid arthritis led to both increased activity levels and a decreased sense of fatigue, regardless if
participants were given step targets or not. The authors say the findings are important because fatigue can have a significant
impact on quality of life among those with rheumatoid arthritis. Lead author Dr. Patricia Katz notes, "Because rheumatoid
arthritis medications have only small effects on fatigue, it's important for patients to have other ways to manage their fatigue."
Arthritis Care & Research, April 2017
Chiropractic: Cigarette Smoking Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain in Female Women. Cigarette smoking and
musculoskeletal (MSK) pain are common among military veterans. A recent survey of 5,000 veterans of conflicts from the first
decade of this century examined the association between smoking and musculoskeletal pain. An analysis of the completed
surveys revealed that female veterans who smoke are more than twice as likely to experience musculoskeletal pain as female
veterans who are nonsmokers. Interestingly, the data did not show an increased MSK pain risk for the male smokers in the
study. Pain Medicine, March 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Asthma and Air Pollution Can Be a Bad Combo. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and
narrows the airways causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Airborne
particles found in haze and smoke can pass through the nose and mouth and cause inflammation in the lungs resulting in
inflammation, which can be a serious problem for individuals with asthma. It’s important for individuals with asthma to
minimize their exposure to air pollution and to talk with their healthcare provider regarding long-term strategies to better
manage their condition. American Academy of Family Physicians, April 2017
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