WEEKLY
HEALTH UPDATE
Week of: Monday, August 10th, 2015
Belleview Chiropractic 303-771-3102
“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” ~ Bob
Ross
Mental
Attitude: Sepsis May Increase Dementia Risk. Using data
on nearly 12,000 patients from the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance
Database 2000, researchers found that a previous diagnosis of sepsis increases
dementia risk 2.27 times among females and 3.17 times among males. Journal of
Clinical Neuroscience, July 2015
Health
Alert: Many Americans Wait Too Long to Get Healthcare. A new
report notes that some people must wait several months before receiving the
healthcare services they need, potentially endangering their health. Experts
from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) add that poor management of human
resources in healthcare institutions is one of the main reasons patients are
unable to get faster care. Three strategies offered by experts at the IOM
include: better monitoring of staff resources to meet demand, focusing on
patient preferences when scheduling appointments, and providing alternatives to
office visits with a doctor, such as telephone consultations with non-physician
clinicians. Institute of Medicine, June
2015
Diet: Sugary
Drink Consumption Contributing to Over 180,000 Worldwide Deaths Annually. Sugary
drink consumption in the United States (US) has increased dramatically over the
last three decades. Currently, around 50% of the population drinks these types
of beverages on a daily basis. Researchers report that in 2010, sugary drink
consumption was responsible for around 184,450 deaths worldwide, with 133,000
deaths from diabetes, 45,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease, and 6,450
deaths from cancer. Senior author Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian adds, "Many
countries in the world have a significant number of deaths occurring from a
single dietary factor: sugar-sweetened beverages. It should be a global
priority to substantially reduce or eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages from
the diet. There are no health benefits from sugar-sweetened beverages, and the
potential impact of reducing consumption is saving tens of thousands of deaths
each year." Circulation, June 2015
Exercise: Drink
Water Responsibly When Exercising to Avoid Health Risks. Experts
say that keeping hydrated during exercise is important, but drinking too much
water can be hazardous and in some case, can even result in death. Newly
published guidelines recommend that drinking when thirsty is the healthiest way
for athletes to keep hydrated, reducing the risk of exercise-associated
hyponatremia (EAH). Excess water intake can lead to EAH, whereby the kidneys
are unable to excrete the excess water in the body completely. As a result, the
sodium in the body becomes diluted, causing dangerous swelling in cells.Clinical
Journal of Sport Medicine, July 2015
Chiropractic: Overuse
Injuries Common Among High School Girls. Compared with young male
athletes, young females appear to face a far greater risk for repetitive motion
injuries. Researchers observed that the highest overuse injury rate was among
girls who ran track, followed by girls who played field hockey and lacrosse.
Overall, investigators found that the most overuse injuries involved the lower
leg followed by knee and shoulder injuries. The researchers advised that all
high school athletes play more than just a single sport, and parents should
encourage their children to get the rest and foods they need to stay healthy.Ohio State University
Wexner Medical
Center, June
2015
Wellness/Prevention: Are You
Getting Enough Vitamin D? Vitamin D is important for strong and healthy
bones, making sure your muscles, heart, lungs, and brain work well and that
your body can fight infection. To ensure that you're getting enough vitamin D,
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises the following: get some sun, but
avoid sunburn; eat vitamin D-fortified foods such as milk, cereals, and some
forms of orange juice and cheese; eat naturally vitamin D-rich foods such as
fatty fish, mushrooms, cheese, beef liver, and egg yolks; and take a vitamin D
supplement. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, July 2015