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Mental Attitude: Stroke Risk Associated with Unemployment. Losing a job may increase your risk for a fatal stroke.
Researchers analyzed the long-term effects of employment changes among nearly 42,000 Japanese adults, aged 40 to 59, over a
15-year period and found that jobless adults had a 50-60% higher risk of stroke and were 120-150% more likely to die from it
than their steadily employed peers. One expert suspects that the detrimental effects of unemployment likely result from
psychological stress and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, not taking medication, and not managing risk
factors for stroke. Stroke, April 2017
Health Alert: Marijuana Use and Teen Pregnancy. A new survey reveals that 14% of pregnant teenagers in the United States
(US) smoke marijuana. Additionally, the data show that pregnant 12 to 17 year olds are more than twice as likely to use
marijuana as their non-pregnant peers. Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse notes, "Though
we cannot establish causality, it is very likely that teens who are more prone to risk-taking generally may be more likely to both
use marijuana and to have unprotected sex." The findings are concerning because past studies suggest that smoking pot while
pregnant could cause brain damage in a developing baby. Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2017
Diet: Magnesium May Prevent Bone Fractures. Calcium and vitamin D have both been shown to play a key role in bone
health, but what about magnesium? To determine the effect of magnesium on bone fractures, researchers followed 2,245
middle-aged men for 20 years. They found that those with lower blood levels of magnesium had a greater risk for bone fractures
while those with higher serum levels of the mineral had a 44% lower risk for bone fractures.
European Journal of Epidemiology, April 2017
Exercise: Stay Alert While Running. Going for a run? The Road Runners Club of America suggests the following to stay safe
when you hit the road or trail: skip using headphones so you can hear what is going on around you; carry a cell phone and some
form of identification that includes your address, phone number, blood type, and important medical information; run against the
flow of traffic to better see oncoming vehicles; get acknowledgement from a driver before crossing the street; obey traffic
signals; vary your running location, but use familiar routes; tell someone before you leave where you will be running and when
you expect to return; run with a friend or a pet; steer clear of isolated areas, including overgrown trails and deserted streets; and
wear reflective material if running when it is dark or near-dark. Road Runners Club of America, April 2017
Chiropractic: Nurses Often Suffer from Back Pain. Nurses are often required to transfer patients during a typical work shift,
an activity which can place a large amount of load and shear forces on the lumbar spine. Among a sample of 243 randomly
selected nurses who regularly transfer patients, nearly 70% experienced an episode of lower back pain during the previous year.
The researchers report that age, working hours per week, work experience, BMI, and shift-work are all factors associated with
an increased risk of developing back pain. The findings reveal the need for ergonomic interventions to aid in the reduction of
low back pain among nurses. Work, April 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Keeping Indoor Air Clean. The air in your home can contain allergens that can lead to sneezing,
coughing, and itchy eyes among allergy sufferers. To clean the air inside your house, the Mayo Clinic suggests the following:
close the windows and run the air conditioning on days when there's a lot of pollen outside; use a high-efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filter on your forced air heating and cooling systems (and remember to change it regularly); run a dehumidifier; and
vacuum your floors frequently. Mayo Clinic, April 2017
Quote: “Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~ Ian Wallace
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