Dr. Andrew Kirschner served as the clinical Director of Osteopathic Medicine for Main Line Health‘s family practice residency. He has published two well-reviewed books on back and neck pain, and has spoken extensively on the subject. In this article, Dr. Kirschner discusses six lifestyle modifications that you can make today to help reduce your back pain.
An expansive analysis of existing research concludes that physical activity should be viewed as a first-choice treatment for people living with mental health issues. The analysis distills the conclusions of nearly 100 meta-reviews of randomized controlled trials. The study is published in BJM Sports Medicine.
Blood pressure (BP) is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them, and blood pressure consistently higher than normal is referred to as hypertension.
Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to functional autonomy and avoidance of falls and injury. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that it can also benefit the mental health of older people, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.
“Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Brain Health," a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America, explores nutritional choices that have been shown to improve cognition and decrease the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.
Being optimistic or pessimistic is not just a psychological trait or interesting topic of conversation; it’s biologically relevant. Indeed, there is mounting evidence that optimism may serve as a powerful tool for preventing disease and promoting healthy aging.
Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer. The connection has been well-established, and the risk seems to be highest for heavy drinkers.
Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks per day in the past three months for men and four or more drinks per day in the past three months for women.
Unlike foods and drinks that naturally contain sugar, those with added sugar provide no nutritional value. They are also a poor energy source, as the body digests added sugar very quickly. Consuming too much may cause health problems over time.
This article discusses five reasons why added sugars are bad for health.
