Most patients (84%) in treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse are smokers, compared to only 31% of the general population. Addressing smoking can improve outcomes for substance abuse treatment. People with low vitamin D levels have a 33% greater risk of acute rhinosinusitis compared to those with adequate levels. Maintaining healthy vitamin D levels is important for overall health. A study found that most Americans eat throughout the day and consume a majority of their calories after 6pm, instead of having regular meal times. Planning meals may help with weight loss and eating healthier. Exercising 4 or more days a week is linked to a 23% reduction in suicidal thoughts and attempts among bullied teens. Exercise

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Mental Attitude: Most Patients in Addiction Treatment Programs Smoke. A review of 54 studies that included more than 37,000
people found that 84% of those in treatment for drug and alcohol problems were smokers compared with only 31% of the general
population. Study leader Dr. Joseph Guydish adds, "Every person who enters substance abuse treatment ought to have their tobacco
use evaluated and treated. If they don't want to be treated and quit right away, they should have some education to help them think
more about quitting." He adds that a number of previous studies have strongly suggested that addressing patients' smoking can
improve the outcomes of substance abuse treatment. Addiction, September 2015
Health Alert: Vitamin D Deficient Individuals at Increased Risk for Acute Rhinosinusitis! Compared with those whose vitamin
D levels are considered adequate, adults with low levels of vitamin D are at a 33% greater risk for acute rhinosinusitis — a condition
that occurs when the tissues of the nasal cavity are inflamed, usually a result of the common cold, allergies, or bacterial or fungal
infections. This finding adds to a growing body of research regarding the poor health outcomes of individuals who fail to maintain
healthy vitamin D levels. Medicine, October 2015
Diet: Americans Eating All Day Long. Researchers asked 150 adults to track the food they ate during a three-week period. They
found the majority of participants in the study regularly ate throughout their waking day and consumed a majority of their calories
after 6:00 pm. Dr. Lona Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at
Dallas adds, "I see this a lot in those that I work with in my weight-loss classes. There is a lack of planning and stability in their eating
schedules, so eating just happens whenever. Many skip breakfast, have a light lunch, then find themselves hungry and tired in the
afternoon and seeking a pick-me-up from the vending machine, only to get home from work ravenous and wanting to eat anything and
everything with no energy to exercise. They then spend the night snacking before bed. This is a common phenomenon. [So] planning
ahead for regularly scheduled meals is an important strategy for weight loss or just simply eating healthier."
Cell Metabolism, September 2015
Exercise: Physical Activity Helpful for Mental Health of Bullied Adolescents. Exercising four or more days per week is associated
with about a 23% reduction in both suicidal thoughts and attempts among bullied teens. Bullying is a growing public health burden
and is associated with academic struggle, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and self-harm. Based on the findings,
the authors conclude that exercise may be a safe, economical, and potentially effective option for teenagers who have been the target
of bullies. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, October 2015
Chiropractic: Pillow Height Affects Muscle Activity and Comfort. Chiropractors often recommend cervical pillows to their
patients to promote spinal alignment and reduce neck pain. A new study suggests that pillow height can affect muscle activity in the
neck/upper back, as well as user comfort. In the study, 21 asymptomatic participants used foam pillows of three different heights (5
cm, 10 cm, and 14 cm). The participants gave the 10 cm high pillow the highest comfort rating while electromyography showed laying
on the 10 cm and 14 cm high pillows resulted in less neck/upper back muscle activity than the 5 cm pillow height.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, July 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Nearly 3 of 10 Cancer Cases in Australia Link to 4 Preventable Risk Factors! Australian researchers
estimate that 29.1% of all cancers diagnosed in their country in 2010 were caused by four preventable risk factors. These factors
include smoking (13.4%), too much sun exposure (6.2%), poor diet (6.1%), and being overweight or obese (3.4%). The most common
types of cancer caused by these risk factors are lung cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma of the skin.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, October 2015
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