Week of: Monday, November 23th, 2015
Courtesy of:An analysis of data concerning more than 5,200 primary school students reveals that kids exposed to secondhand smoke while in the womb and/or at a young age have a greater risk for behavioral problems, especially emotional and conduct disorders. Study leader Dr. Isabella Annesi-Maesano wrties, "Our data indicate that passive smoking, in addition to the well-known effects on health, should also be avoided because of the behavioral disorders it may cause in children."
PLOS ONE, September 2015
The seasonal migration of some bird species may allow ticks to hitch a ride from Central and South America to the United States. Researchers found that 3% of migratory birds carried so-called neotropical ticks, which means birds likely bring more than 19 million neotropical ticks to the United States every spring. Fortunately, there is no evidence that any ticks have established permanent populations as exotic ticks can’t survive, reproduce, and spread in a Northern climate. However, some experts warn climate change may make it possible for these neotropical ticks to establish themselves in the United States in the future.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, October 2015
According to a new report, vitamin D supplementation can significantly increase muscle strength and reduce the loss of body muscle mass in women years after menopause. Researchers found older women who received vitamin D supplements experienced a significant increase (+25.3%) in muscle strength, while those receiving a placebo lost an average of 6.8% of their muscle mass during the course of the multi-year study. The study also revealed that those who did not receive vitamin D supplements were nearly two times more likely to experience a fall. Dr. Wulf H. Utian, the Executive Director of The North American Menopause Society adds, "While this study is unlikely to decide the debate over Vitamin D, it provides further evidence to support the use of vitamin D supplements by postmenopausal women in an effort to reduce frailty and an increased risk of falling."
The North American Menopause Society, September 2015
Replacing one hour of sitting each day with walking can decrease the chance of early death among seniors by 12-14%. Researchers also note that swapping one hour of sitting each day with standing results in a 5% decrease in the risk of premature death. On average, people over the age of 70 spend around 65-80% of their waking time performing sedentary activities, so substituting some of this time with standing or light physical activity could have a positive impact on their overall health.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, September 2015
Radiation therapy for neck and head cancers can often result in neck pain and loss of motion. A small study involving five participants suggests that the use of manual therapies, treatments commonly performed by doctors of chiropractic, can help reduce pain and improve mobility in this class of patients without adverse outcomes.
Clinical Otolaryngology, September 2015
Even if you’re not an athlete, knowing your heart rate can help you keep tabs on your fitness level. A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.
American Heart Association, October 2015
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