DAILY HEALTH UPDATE: Saturday, August 17, 2013 Dr. Jeff Allyn, Berkley Chiropractic Clinic

“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.”    ~ William Morris

Mental Attitude: Brain Wave Test Approved for ADHD. The first brain wave test that can assist in diagnosing children and teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The test can be used from ages 6 to 17 as part of a complete psychological examination to either help confirm the diagnosis of ADHD or guide a health care provider’s decision regarding further testing for ADHD or other disorders. Food and Drug Administration, July 2013

Health Alert: Regenerate Spinal Disks with Injected Cells? Scientists have developed a new method of stopping or reversing disability and pain caused by degenerative disk disease in the spine by using cell therapies. Researchers at Duke University have developed new biomaterials capable of delivering a shot of reparative cells to the nucleus pulposus (the inner portion of the disk), effectively stopping pain caused by degenerative disk disease. Biomaterials, July 2013

Diet: Eat More Nuts To Decrease Risk Of Death From Cancer & Cardiovascular Disease. Individuals who eat more than three servings of nuts a week had a 55% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 40% reduced risk of death from cancer. BMC Medicine, July 2013

Exercise: Moderate-Intensity Walking Timed Correctly May Help Protect Against Diabetes. A moderate paced fifteen minute walk after each meal appears to help older individuals regulate their blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, June 2013

Chiropractic: Chronic Pain in the Neck Relieved With Chiropractic. Patients with chronic neck pain showed significant improvements in pain levels following spinal manipulation and showed positive changes up to 12 weeks post-treatment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, March 2007

Wellness/Prevention: Retire Later In Life To Lower Dementia Risk. A very large study of self-employed people living in France found that individuals who retired at a later age had a lower risk of developing dementia. The study appears to confirm other research that suggests lifelong mental activity and challenge may protect against several forms of dementia. International Longevity Center-France, July 2013