Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Legalization of Pot Linked to Increase in Car Crash Injuries and Deaths. According to a recent study, states that have legalized recreational marijuana have seen an increase in the rates for car crashes with injuries (6%) and fatal crashes (4%) that has not been observed in states that did not legalize the drug. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Farme...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Underactive Thyroid May Increase Dementia Risk. A review of the medical records of over 15,000 older adults revealed that a history of hypothyroidism is associated with an 80% elevated risk for dementia, and the risk is even greater among those on hormone-replacement medications.                                                                   ...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: The Cost of Forever Chemicals... Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals used to imbue heat-, oil-, stain-, grease-, and water-resistant properties to products such as food containers, clothes, and furniture and have been linked to several poor health outcomes. Because these chemicals linger in the body, they’re known ...