Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna
Health Alert: One-in-Four Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding. Researchers from the University of Virginia report that a quarter of new mothers fall asleep while breastfeeding their infants. These incidents can significantly increase the risk of harm to the child if they occur on unsafe sleep surfaces, such as sofas or soft beds. Pediatrics, November 2024
Diet: Fruit and Vegetables May Offer Mental Health Benefits. An analysis of data from four long-term twin cohort studies found that a high intake of fruits and vegetables during midlife is linked to a reduced risk of depression over the following five to eleven years. Scientific Reports, November 2024
Exercise: Exercise May Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm disorder associated with stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. A study involving over 6,000 adults found that engaging in 2.5 to 5 hours of exercise per week was associated with a 60% lower risk of developing A-Fib. Cardiovascular Medicine, October 2024
Chiropractic: Neck Treatment Helps Musicians with Temporomandibular Disorders. A recent study found that wind instrument musicians with temporomandibular disorders experienced significant improvements in maximal mouth opening, jaw pain, and associated disability when posture training was combined with manual therapies applied to the neck region.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, October 2024
Mental Attitude: Is Daytime Drowsiness Linked to Pre-Dementia? New research suggests that older adults who experience daytime drowsiness and lack of motivation may have up to three times the risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a pre-dementia condition. The findings indicate that screening for these symptoms, along with strategies to improve sleep quality, may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Neurology, November 2024
Wellness/Prevention: New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke. Upcoming stroke prevention guidelines will include sex-specific recommendations and emphasize healthy lifestyle traits, such as reducing sedentary behaviors, exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol, getting quality sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing blood pressure, blood sugar, and
cholesterol levels. Associated Press, October 2024
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Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna