Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna
Health Alert: Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in Five Years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there was a 3% reduction in drug overdose deaths in 2023 compared to the previous year, the first instance of a year-over-year decline since 2018. National Center for Health Statistics, May 2024
Diet: Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Diet Benefits Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. New research suggests that switching to a diet emphasizing fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds while avoiding animal-based foods, oils, and added solid fats can improve metabolic health, reduce fatigue, and increase mental
acuity in women with stage four breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, March 2024
Exercise: Exercise Benefits COPD Patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. Among a group of 71 COPD patients, those who participated in a 16-week exercise intervention experienced improvement in pulmonary function, walking capacity, and overall quality of life.
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, June 2024
Chiropractic: Chronic Tension-Type Headache? Tension-type headache is a common form of headache characterized by a dull, aching pain and tightness or pressure around the forehead or back of the head and neck. A recent case study described how a 63-year-old man with chronic tension-type headaches experienced full resolution of his symptoms following three treatments to address myofascial trigger points in the levator
scapulae muscle. Past research has demonstrated a link between musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, shoulders, and upper back and several types of headaches, including tension-type headache.
Clinical Case Reports, April 2024
Mental Attitude: Constantly Talking About Stress Can Backfire. Individuals who constantly talk about their stress levels to signify how important they are in the workplace are viewed by colleagues as less competent and less likeable, both of which reduce their willingness to offer help or support. Personnel Psychology, May 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Fruit and Veggies for Reduced Bladder Cancer Risk. A meta-analysis of data from eleven case-control studies revealed that a high intake of vegetables (particularly shoot vegetables) and a high intake of fruit (especially citrus, pome, and tropical fruit) are each associated with about a 20% reduced risk for
bladder cancer. European Journal of Nutrition, June 2024
Quote: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” ~ Vince Lombardi
Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna