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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

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Mental Attitude: Traumatic Brain Injury May Raise Risk of Road Rage. A newly published study involving nearly 4,000 adult drivers has found that those who experienced at least one traumatic brain injury earlier in life tended to have more incidents of serious road rage than those without a previous brain injury. Study co-author Dr. Robert Mann notes, "These data suggest links between traumatic brain injury and hazardous driving behaviors, but at this early stage we can't be sure if these relationships are causal." Accident Analysis and Prevention, May 2015 Health Alert: Celiac Disease May Increase Risk of Nerve Damage. Individuals with celiac disease are about 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with neuropathy later in life when compared to those without celiac disease. Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks and damages the small intestine as a result of consuming a protein called gluten that's normally found in wheat, barley, and rye. The researchers write, "We found an increased risk of neuropathy in patients with celiac disease that persists after celiac disease diagnosis. Although absolute risks for neuropathy are low, celiac disease is a potentially treatable condition with a young age of onset." They also add that the study indicates patients with neuropathy should be screened for celiac disease. JAMA Neurology, May 2015 Diet: Soda & Fruit Juice Can Lead to Dental Erosion. Sugary soft drinks and fruit juice are a significant factor in dental erosion. Researchers examined 3,773 participants and found 79% had evidence of dental erosion, 64% had mild tooth wear, 10% had moderate tooth wear, and 5% displayed signs of severe tooth wear. Those with moderate and severe tooth wear consumed more soft drinks and fruit juices each day than the other participants. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, April 2015 Exercise: Fitter Men Can Delay High Cholesterol. Men who stay physically fit may be able to delay normal age-related increases in cholesterol levels by up to 15 years, according to the results of a long-term study that lasted from 1970 to 2006 and included over 11,400 men. Researchers found that men with poor aerobic fitness had a greater risk of developing high cholesterol in their early thirties, while men with higher levels of fitness did not see an increase in cholesterol levels until their mid-forties. Study author Dr. Xuemei Sui adds, "Exercise and being fit helps keep arteries clear by lowering 'bad' [LDL] cholesterol and boosting 'good' [HDL] cholesterol." He further notes that the amount of needed exercise can be achieved by performing aerobic activity for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 2015 Chiropractic: Possible Alternative Management of Diabetes? A 67-year-old woman with multiple musculoskeletal complaints and a 27-year history of type 2 diabetes presented for chiropractic care. She was treated with skilled spinal manipulation and exercise rehabilitation, achieving positive results with regards to her musculoskeletal complaints after just four visits. Interestingly, upon seeing her medical doctor she was told she no longer needed to take insulin and her blood sugar levels remained within normal limits throughout the rest of her care. Further research is needed to determine what mechanism may have contributed to improving the patient's blood sugar levels, but if such results can be duplicated, chiropractic care may some day offer an alternative treatment for at least some type 2 diabetics. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2015 Wellness/Prevention: Warning Signs of Choking in Children. Knowing the warning signs of a choking child are extremely important so quick action can be taken. Food and small objects are the most common choking hazards for young children. The National Safety Council says a choking child may have the following: difficulty breathing, cough, weak cry, bluish tint to the skin, lapse into unconsciousness and be unable to signal their choking, and high-pitched noise while inhaling. National Safety Council, May 2015 Quote: “I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him.” ~ Galileo Galilei