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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE: Friday, December 20, 2013 Dr. Jeff Allyn, Berkley Chiropractic Clinic

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Mental Attitude: Spearmint and Rosemary Extracts Improve Memory. Research on mice suggests that extracts made from special antioxidants found in spearmint and rosemary may improve learning and memory. Using these extracts in cooking could potentially help delay or prevent age-related cognitive decline. Saint Louis University Medical Center, November 2013

Health Alert: Grim Health Picture for Obese Teens. According to a new study, severely obese teens are at an increased risk for many serious health problems including asthma, kidney disease, and sleep disorders. Researchers found that obese teens were four times more likely to have swollen legs with skin ulcers and three times more likely to have severe walking limitations and abnormal kidney function. Obese teens are also more likely to have asthma, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and polycystic ovary syndrome (females only). The study's author, Dr. Thomas Inge, adds, "As the number of children with severe obesity continues to increase, it is important for pediatricians to inform families about the short- and long-term health issues linked to this weight gain.” Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, November 2013

Diet: The Difference Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Diet is Only $1.50 a Day! According to an analysis of several diet-based studies, researchers have concluded that the difference between a diet rich in healthy foods like fruit, fish, nuts, and vegetables and a diet consisting of unhealthy processed foods is only about $1.50 a day. Even though this means spending an extra $550 a year per person, the costs of treating health-related issues caused by an unhealthy diet greatly outweigh the expense. Harvard School of Public Health, December 2013

Exercise: Long-Term Exercise Great for Breast Cancer Survivors! Researchers have found that one year of resistance and impact training helped older breast cancer survivors combat the after-effects of breast cancer treatment like loss of bone density, loss of lean body mass, and an increase in body fat. Springer Science + Business Media, December 2013

Chiropractic: Shoulder Impingement Relieved. A patient with anterior shoulder pain, painful limited range of motion, and neck pain was diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome. Initial therapy on the shoulder included ultrasound, chiropractic manipulation, and exercise rehabilitation. The patient was symptom free with full range of motion at the end of treatment and maintained improvement at 4 and 12 weeks post-treatment.  Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics, November 2004

Wellness/Prevention: Using Public Kiosks for CPR Training Could Save Lives. New findings suggest that one-minute training sessions on how to perform hands-only CPR delivered by kiosks in shopping malls, airports, and other public places could save lives. Researchers found that individuals who saw the CPR video and performed the kiosk training were more likely to call 911, start chest compressions faster, had an increased chest compression rate, and a decreased hands-off interval. According to the study's lead author, Dr. Ashish Panchal, "Given the short length of training, these findings suggest that ultra-brief video training may have potential as a universal intervention for public venues to help bystander reaction and improve CPR skills." Circulation, November 2013

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(This information is solely advisory, and should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.)

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