Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna
Mental Attitude: Obesity May Shrink the Brain. Based on MRI scans of the brains of over 12,000 middle age and older adults, researchers have identified an association between higher amounts of body fat and reduced
volume of gray matter in certain areas of the brain. Though researchers are unsure of the nature of this relationship, they say it’s possible that...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, June 17th, 2019
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Mental Attitude: Americans Are Stressed. A worldwide poll conducted last year revealed that about 55% of Americans said they felt stressed the day before, compared to just 35% in other countries, and nearly 45% of
Americans felt worry the day before, compared to 39% worldwide. Gallup, April 2019
Health Alert: Warning for Those Who Use Sleep...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, June 10th, 2019
Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna
Mental Attitude: Saturated Fat Linked to Dementia? Using data from nine published studies involving 23,402 older adults, researchers have identified an association between dietary intake of saturated fat and an
elevated risk for dementia. Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, June 2019
Health Alert: Psoriasis Patients Have Increased...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, June 3rd, 2019
Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna
Mental Attitude: Teens with ADHD May Be Higher-Risk Drivers… After reviewing the health records and driving history of 14,936 men and women born between 1987 and 1997, researchers report that as teenagers,
individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were more likely to be cited for moving violations or be in a car accident. Additionally,...
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