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Health Alert: Adverse Childhood Experiences Can Set the Stage for Future Pain. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, researchers report they have identified an association between five or more adverse childhood experiences—such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and emotional and physical neglect—and a later risk for musculoskeletal pain. BMC Public Health, July 2024
Diet: Niacin-Rich Diet May Lower Stroke Risk. Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that helps support cellular metabolism and plays a role in maintaining healthy skin, nerves, and digestion. An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys conducted in 1999 and 2018 revealed an
association between a higher intake of niacin and a reduced risk for stroke. Foods rich in niacin include chicken breast, tuna, salmon, brown rice, and peanuts. Frontiers in Nutrition, July 2024
Exercise: Eccentric-Only Resistance Training Can Lower Passive Muscle Stiffness. Eccentric-only resistance exercises involve lengthening a muscle while it is under tension, typically during the lowering phase of a movement (negative bicep curls, for example), helping to build strength, control, and resilience in the muscle. In a recent
experiment, researchers observed that participants who frequently performed eccentric-only stiff-leg deadlifts experienced a reduction in the passive stiffness of the semimembranosus muscle—something previously thought to only result from static stretching. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, July 2024
Chiropractic: Treat Knee Pain By Adjusting the Lumbopelvic Region? For patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a recent meta-analysis of data from ten clinical trials found that manipulative therapy applied to the lumbopelvic region is effective for reducing knee pain, especially when included as part of a multimodal treatment approach. Doctors of chiropractic are well-versed in the use of manual therapies to manage musculoskeletal conditions, including patellofemoral pain syndrome. Life (Basel), June 2024
Mental Attitude: An ICU Stay May Raise Risk for Later Mental Health Issues. An analysis of data concerning more than 8,700 pediatric patients who had undergone treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) revealed these individuals had an elevated risk for various mental health disorders over the following decade, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, July 2024
Wellness/Prevention: New Urine Test for Cervical Cancer? Scientists from Waseda University have developed a urine test that can detect proteins produced by HPV 16, the virus strain responsible for most cervical cancers. With further refinement, lead researcher Dr. Etsuro Ito notes, “This test could reduce the need for traditional Pap tests, easing the screening process.” Microorganisms, July 2024
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