Calories  And protein;

In a study on overfeeding, researchers observed those in a low protein dirt group gained considerably less weight(6.97lbs) compared to 13.3 lbs in the normal protein diet group and 14.4 lbs in the high protein diet group. JAMA, Jan 2012 

Chiropractic Before Surgery?

A lumbar diskectomy is one of the most common spine surgical procedures, with an average charge of $7,841, not including lost wages and productivity. A recent study suggests that many patients will improve with nonoperative therapy ( such as chiropractic manipulation) and that a trial of conservative management before surgery is appropriate. Spine Journal, June 2010 

Good Reasons:

Exercise helps to relive constipation, expands blood plasma volume, reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer and helps to combat substance abuse. surgeon General's Report on physical Activity and health 1996.

Diet and Brian Shrinkage;

Elderly people with higher levels of vitamin B, C, D, E and omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had better performance on mental acuity tests and less of the brain shrinkage typical of Alzheimer's disease. Consistently worse cognitive performance was associated with a higher intake of trans-fats found in baked and fried foods, margarine, fast food and other less healthy dietary choices. Neurology, Jan 2012

The Uninsured!

Lake of health insurance is associated with less preventive care, delay in diagnosis and unnecessary deaths.However, insurance status does not effect the quantity (or value) of imaging- services received by patients in a hospital, in- patient setting. Uninsured hospital in-patient who underwent imaging received the same number of imaging services as insured person. the uninsured received fewer intervention and image-guided procedures but more computed tomography (CT) studies. Journal of the American College of radiology , Jan 2012

Not So Smart At 45?

A human ability to remember data, to reason, and to understand things properly can begin to worsen at 45-69 years old ( not at 60 years old , as previously believed). Mental reasoning among males aged 45-49 dropped by 3.6% and 9.6 % in the 65-70 age group. Among females, the decline was 3.65% for those ages 45-49 and 7.4% among those aged 65-70. This demonstrate the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle, particularly cardiovascular health, as there is emerging evidence that "what is good for our hearts is also good for our heads" risk factors linked to cognitive decline; hypertension, obesity and high cholesterol levels. British medical Journal, Jan 2012 

Colds and Exercise;

Different levels of exercise can significantly increase or decrease your chance of catching a cold. If you tend to be a couch potato, then you will catch 2-3 colds per year, on average . Regular moderate exercise can reduce the risk of catching cold like infections by 33% ( this effect has been to be the result of cumulative effect of exercise leading to long term improvement in immunity). Prolong strenuous exercise , such as marathons, can make an individual more susceptible to catching cold. we are constantly exposed to viruses, but it is our immune system that determines whether we get sick or not. Association for science Education Conference, Jan 2012.shoe 

Emotions Not On My Sleeve?

Contrary to what many scientist think, all people do not have the same set of biologically 'basic" emotions are those emotions are not automatically expressed on the face. people do not scowl only when they are angry or pout only when they are sad. For example , people do a lot of things when they are angry, sometimes they yell and sometimes they smile. Current Directions in Psychological Science, Jan 2011.

Depression and Vitamin D.

Because depression affects one in 10 adults in the US and low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, researcher suggest that screening for vitamin D levels in depressed patients and perhaps screening for depression in people with low vitamin D levels might be useful. Vitamin D levels are now commonly tested during routine physical exams, they are accepted as risk factors for a number of other disease; osteoporosis; obesity;diabetes;certain cancers; and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and general cognitive decline. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jan 2012

Sleeping Problems?

People who are poor sleepers exert a tone of energy trying to force sleep. Sleep is  something that has to naturally unfold, so the more you engage in behaviors to try to sleep, the less likely you are going to fall sleep. Behavior therapy, Dec. 2011

Acid Reflux Up!

Reports of acid reflux experienced at least once a week have increased by 475 in the last decade. The prevalence of any acid reflux symptoms rose 30%, while the more severe symptoms rose by 24%. There is concern that these findings will lead to an increase in cancer of the esophagus, a once rare but now more common malignancy that is very difficult to treat. Acid reflux , also known as Castro-esophageal reflux, is where the stomach contents ( food and acidic digestive juices) escape upward into esophagus. This can irritate the esophagus and causes heartburn and other symptoms. Being overweight is a risk factor for acid reflux. GUT, Dec 2011

Wide Waists Trim Lifespan.

Since the mid 1970s, when Harvard Published " The Nurse Study," We' ve been told women with waists over 40 inches raised their risk of early death by 40% vs. women who maintained waists in the 26-27 inch measure. Pounds add up. studies show that obesity is starting earlier than ever. 185 of children ages 12-18 are reported as being obese and 66% of baby boomers (81 million born between 1946-19640 are either obese or overweight. New England journal of Medicine, Sept 2011