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Wednesday, May 17th
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Mental Attitude: 'Mindfulness' Probably Won't Cure Your Back Pain. Mindfulness is the psychological process of
bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment. Health experts claim that
mindfulness-based stress reduction can improve relationships, mental health, weight, and more; however, according to new
research review, it’s unlikely to fix lower back pain. In the study, researchers reviewed data concerning over 900 lower back
pain patients and found that while patients may experience short-term improvements in pain intensity following a mindfulness
intervention, such improvements were not sustained over longer periods of time. Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2017
Health Alert: Many Seniors Use Cellphones While Driving with Children in the Car. Surveys completed by 400 adults
aged 65 and older found that 60% of the seniors who owned cellphones admitted to speaking on them while they transported
children in their car. Previous studies indicate that talking on the phone while driving increases the risk for an accident, even if
one uses a hands-free device. Researcher Dr. Linda Hill writes, “When adults are driving distracted with children in the car, not
only does it put children at risk, but they are also modeling risky behavior.” University of California, San Diego, April 2017
Diet: Eat for the Right Reasons. Experts say we should eat when we are hungry, not when we are bored or stressed. To
accomplish this, the American Heart Association recommends the following: keep a consistent meal schedule, eating three
times per day, to avoid getting too hungry; avoid buying junk food, such as candy or chips; and create a list of things you can do
instead of eating, such as going for a walk, talking to a friend, doing a craft, or household chores.
American Heart Association, April 2017
Exercise: Exercise Benefits Those with Aging Hearts. Exercise can reduce the risk of heart damage in middle-aged adults and
seniors—even among those who are obese. Researchers looked at the exercise habits of more than 9,400 people between 45 and
64 years of age and found that those who did not exercise were 39% more likely to have heart damage than those who followed
current exercise guidelines (at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, or 150 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous
activity per week). The researchers also found that physically active obese individuals had lower blood levels of troponin,
which is a key indicator of heart damage. JACC: Heart Failure, April 2017
Chiropractic: Height May Influence a Woman’s Back Pain Risk During Pregnancy. A recent study set out to determine if
abdominal muscle thickness plays a role in the development of low back pain during pregnancy. Researchers used ultrasound
imaging to measure abdominal muscle thickness of 76 postpartum participants, of which 47 experienced back pain during their
pregnancy. The results showed no correlation between abdominal muscle thickness and low back pain, but they did reveal that
shorter women had an elevated risk for back pain during pregnancy.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, April 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Are You Prepared for a Tornado? When the local weather service announces a tornado warning, your
family should have a plan to stay safe. To be prepared, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the
following: create an emergency plan for tornadoes, including where to seek shelter; identify two exits from each room and make
sure you have escape access from upper floors; mark important areas in your home, including where fire extinguishers, first aid
kits, and utility switches are located; make sure family members have basic first aid knowledge and can operate a fire
extinguisher; everyone should know how to turn off gas, electricity, and water; check with your child's school about emergency
dismissal policies; and teach children what a tornado is and how to take shelter at home and school.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 2017
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