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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE Thursday, June 25th, 2015

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Mental Attitude: See a Doctor if You Suspect You Have a Head Injury! After calling 2,701 random Colorado residents, researchers found that nearly 40% of those polled had experienced a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime. Perhaps their most important finding is that those who failed to seek care following their head injury were twice as likely to report present day activity limitations when compared with those who did. These types of injuries most commonly occur when the head is struck during a fall, motor vehicle collision, a sports-related collision, or during a physical assault. The Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation, April 2015 Health Alert: Sleeping Disorders Associated with Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk! If you have sleep difficulties, taking steps now to improve your sleep may reduce your risk for future cardiovascular events such as a heart attack or stroke. A 14-year study that followed 657 men found that those with sleeping disorders were 2-2.6 times more likely to have a heart attack and 1.5-4 times more likely to suffer a stroke during the course of the study. European Society of Cardiology, June 2015 Diet: Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Endometrial Cancer Risk. Adhering closely to the Mediterranean diet can cut a woman's risk of endometrial cancer by up to 57%. The Mediterranean diet consists of a healthy intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and olive oil, while limiting red meat and dairy consumption. This combination of foods is rich in antioxidants, fibers, phytochemicals, and unsaturated fatty acids. Lead author Dr. Christina Bosetti writes, "Our research shows the impact a healthy balanced diet could have on a woman's risk of developing womb cancer. This adds more weight to our understanding of how our everyday choices, like what we eat and how active we are, affect our risk of cancer." British Journal of Cancer, May 2015 Exercise: Wearable Performance Enhancing Sensor Coming Soon? Scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland have developed a wearable device that can provide real-time analysis of fluid loss during exercise. This small transdermal sensor attaches to the body and analyzes the electrolytes present in sweat. It then sends this information to a smartphone to alert a user to rehydrate in order to maintain optimum performance. This is important as water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and plays an important role in the transport of both nutrients and waste in the body. Insufficient hydration can lead to fatigue, muscle cramps, dizziness, or more serious symptoms. University of Strathclyde, May 2015 Chiropractic: Seizures & Developmental Delay Respond to Chiropractic Adjustments. Recently, a two-year-old male with seizures, behavioral issues, and cognitive developmental delay following a head trauma presented for a trial of chiropractic treatment. A thorough examination revealed a spinal joint fixation in the boy's upper cervical spine. The child received a series of three adjustments performed over a period of five and a half months to correct the fixation, and over the course of treatment, his parents noted both a cessation of seizure activity and an improvement in his behavior and cognitive development. This case study suggests that chiropractic care may benefit patients with a similar history and symptoms. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, May 2015 Wellness/Prevention: Protect Your Eyes! The medical term for a scratch on the cornea is a corneal abrasion. Even a mild corneal abrasion can be very uncomfortable and take one to three days to heal on its own. To protect yourself from common causes of corneal abrasions, experts from the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend wearing protective goggles when near machinery, keeping your fingernails short, trimming low-hanging tree branches, and taking care when cleaning and using contact lenses. American Academy of Family Physicians, June 2015 Quote: “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” ~ Maya Angelou