To Receive These “Daily Health Updates” via Email, Sign Up at www.DailyHealthUpdate.com - CODE: .

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Courtesy of:

Mental Attitude: Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia… Cases of dementia are expected to triple to nearly 150 million people worldwide over the next 35 years. In absence of a cure, experts from the Alzheimer's Association suggest it's of vital importance that individuals take measures to reduce their risk for developing the disease. They note that there is sufficient evidence to suggest that one can reduce his or her risk for cognitive decline and/or dementia by exercising regularly, managing cardiovascular disease risk factors (diabetes, obesity, smoking, and hypertension), eating a healthy diet, and keeping the brain active with lifelong learning and cognitive training. Alzheimer's & Dementia, May 2015 Health Alert: Higher Elevations Linked to SIDS Risk. Babies who live in very high elevations appear to have an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A new study found that babies who lived at an elevation of 8,000 feet (~2,483 meters) or higher had more that double the risk of SIDS compared with babies living below 6,000 feet (~1,829 meters). The researchers say their findings don't prove that high altitudes actually contribute to infants' deaths, but suspect the thinner air at those elevations may play a role. Overall, they add that SIDS remains a very rare event. Lead researcher Dr. David Katz notes that the best thing parents can do is to learn about the major, modifiable risk factors for SIDS such as avoiding laying the baby on their stomach to sleep, using a crib with a soft mattress, and keeping soft bedding, toys, or blankets away from their infant during sleep. Pediatrics, May 2015 Diet: Snacking on Protein Improves Appetite Control & Diet in Teens. Researchers have found that afternoon snacking on high-protein foods helps reduce afternoon appetite, delays subsequent eating, and decreases unhealthy snacking in the evening among teenagers. Dr. Heather Leidy, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri adds, "In addition to the appetite and satiety benefits, we found that when the teens ate the high-protein snacks, they incorporated more protein throughout the day and consumed less dietary fat. Thus, adding protein snacks in the afternoon could be a good strategy for individuals who are trying to eat more protein throughout the day. In addition, we also found that the high-protein snacks improved certain aspects of mood and cognitive function." Journal of Nutrition, May 2015 Exercise: Exercise Promotes Heart Health. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, the potential benefits of exercise include reduced blood pressure and triglycerides, increased "good" HDL cholesterol, a lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and improved chances for maintaining a healthier weight. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, June 2015 Chiropractic: Neck-Specific Exercises Help Whiplash Patients! Many patients dislike when their doctor prescribes exercise as part of their treatment plan; however, for patients with chronic whiplash injuries, performing exercises focused on the neck could substantially improve their recovery. Compared with chronic whiplash patients told to be physically active, those who were given neck-specific exercises were 5.3 times more likely to experience improvements in disability and 3.9 times more likely to experience improvements in pain during the year-long study. European Journal of Pain, May 2015 Wellness/Prevention: Keep Kids at a Healthy Weight. To help reduce your youngster’s risk of obesity and associated health issues, it is important to teach children about both healthy eating and exercise. The Cleveland Clinic suggests serving whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lean proteins to promote healthy eating and limiting snacks high in fat and salt content. Perhaps just as important, they recommend children spend more time skipping rope, dancing, riding their bikes, and going for walks and less time in front of a TV, computer, or smartphone screen. The Cleveland Clinic, June 2015 Quote: “You might as well answer the door, my child, the truth is furiously knocking.” ~ Lucille Clifton