WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, July 27th, 2020

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: As a Nation’s Wealth Grows, So Do Men’s Waistlines. Using four decades of data concerning nearly 150 countries, researchers report that for every 1% increase in a nation’s per capita income, the obesity rate among men in the country rises 1.23%.                                                                       PLOS ONE, May 2020 ...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, July 20th, 2020

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Singing and Snoring. A review of findings from six published studies noted that people who frequently sing have a reduced risk for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, June 2020 Diet: Almonds Good for Vascular Health. During a six-week study, researchers observed that participants...
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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, July 13th, 2020

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Oil & Gas Wells Linked to Low Infant Birth Weight. An analysis of nearly 3 million pregnancy outcomes from women living within six miles of an oil or gas well revealed that living within less than a mile of these types of wells is associated with a 40% increased risk for low birth weight. Environmental Health Perspectives, June 2020 More

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE for Monday, July 7th, 2020

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Inherited High Cholesterol May Signal Heart Trouble Earlier in Adulthood. Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited disorder that causes high cholesterol. Researchers report that individuals with this condition are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease before middle age; however, less than 10% of adults with famili...
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