Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Late Bedtimes May Increase Diabetes Risk. For one week, investigators monitored 51 people without heart disease or diabetes who categorized themselves as either early birds or night owls and found that not only did the early birds have better fat metabolism at both rest and during exercise, but they were also less likely to become insulin resist...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Air Pollution Linked to Worse Outcomes for Stroke Survivors. Past research has established a link between increased exposure to air pollution and an elevated risk for stroke. According to an analysis of data from the UK Biobank study on middle-aged adults who experienced a first-time stroke, those living in areas with higher levels of air pollut...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Many Atrial Fibrillation Patients Have Sleep Apnea. Past research has identified sleep apnea as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but how common is sleep apnea in atrial fibrillation patients? In a recent study, 185 atrial fibrillation patients completed sleep apnea testing and 93% tested positive for the condition— 52.3% primary sleep apne...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: DRF May Signal Future Cognitive Issues. According to a study that compared the long-term outcomes of 1,046 seniors with a history of distal radius fracture (DRF) and 1,044 without a history of DRF, such a fracture is associated with a 56% increased risk for cognitive decline. The researchers conclude that extra attention should be paid to the co...