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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE Friday, June 26th, 2015

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Mental Attitude: Cancer Survivors Health Affected By Spouse's Mood. Researchers at the United States National Cancer Institute say that cancer survivors are more likely to develop depression when their spouses or partners also experience symptoms of depression. They also note that cancer survivors are less likely to develop depression if their spouses/partners have good mental and physical health, suggesting that interventions aimed at protecting the mental health of spouses and partners will also benefit cancer survivors. Lead researcher Dr. Kristin Litzelman writes, "Our research highlights that spouses need to take care of themselves not just for their own sake, but also for the sake of the cancer survivor… Future research could test whether including caregivers in the survivorship care plan might help to improve outcomes for both caregivers and for cancer survivors." Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, June 2015 Health Alert: Tattoos May Pose Health Risks for Skin. If you like getting tattoos, you may be at risk for long-term skin problems. A survey of 300 adults with tattoos found that up to 6% experienced some type of tattoo-related rash, infection, severe itching, or swelling lasting longer than four months. The research teams was surprised by the high rate of chronic complications related to getting a tattoo. Senior investigator Dr. Marie Leger adds, "It is not yet known if the reactions being observed are due to chemicals in the ink itself or to other chemicals, such as preservatives or brighteners, added to them, or to the chemicals' breakdown over time. The lack of a national database or reporting requirements also hinders reliable monitoring." Contact Dermatitis, May 2015 Diet: Avoid Food as a Reward. Experts warn against rewarding children with food to encourage good behavior and add that children should learn that food is intended to power the body and should not be used as an indulgence. As alternatives, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends encouraging play dates with friends, giving stickers as a reward, having grandparents make a special visit, taking a trip to a fun place such as the zoo or park, and allowing extra screen time or cell phone use. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2015 Exercise: Exercising with Chronic Fatigue. Exercise can help boost energy levels in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition often characterized by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion. The American Council on Exercise offers the following advice to those with chronic fatigue syndrome: talk to your healthcare provider about exercising, start slowly and gradually increase intensity, incorporate flexibility, combine cardiovascular and resistance training, stretch before and after exercising, and rest afterwards. American Council on Exercise, June 2015 Chiropractic: Long-Term Chiropractic Care and Parkinson’s Disease Management. Ten years ago, an elderly man sought chiropractic care for low back pain, loss of balance, and trouble initiating gait. At the time, he had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was prescribed medication to help manage the condition. The patient's initial chiropractic treatment plan included spinal manipulative therapy three times per week for four weeks. Once his presenting symptoms improved, he found that the combination of chiropractic care delivered once a week and medical therapy worked best to manage his Parkinson's disease symptoms so that he could maintain an active lifestyle that included playing sports several days a week. Further research is needed to determine the role of chiropractic care in the co-management of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, June 2015 Wellness/Prevention: Improve Sleep When Dealing with Chronic Pain. Suffering from chronic pain can significantly affect sleep quality; however, the National Sleep Foundation suggests you can improve your odds for achieving a restful slumber by avoiding or limiting caffeine, limiting alcohol in the evening, and only using painkillers or sleeping pills under the care of a healthcare provider, if necessary. National Sleep Foundation, June 2015 Quote: “Time is what we want most, but what we use the worst.” ~ William Penn