Mental Attitude: Low Vitamin D Levels May Increases Alzheimer's Risk. Older adults with low levels of vitamin D
in their blood may have double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to seniors with sufficient vitamin D
levels. In the study, the risk for dementia and Alzheimer's significantly increased when vitamin D levels fell below 20
ng/ml. Experts believe that vitamin D may clear plaques in the brain linked with the development of dementia.
Neurology, August 2014
Health Alert: Big Rise in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts. In the last six years, drug- related suicide attempts in the
United States have jumped 51% among people 12 and older. In 2011, 96% of ER visits for attempted suicide involved the
nonmedical use of prescription medications and over-the-counter medications. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, August 2014
Diet: Dining Out Equals Eating More Food. If you regularly dine out, you may be eating more than you should. A new
study has found that people who regularly eat at restaurants average about 200 more calories more per day compared with
those who cook at home. Study co-author Dr. Lisa Powell writes, "We always underestimate large portions, so people
don't realize that restaurant portions are as excessive as they are… This is why we need menu labeling on all restaurant
meals, not just the fast-food and larger chains." Public Health Nutrition, August 2014
Exercise: Exercise Positively Impacts Anxiety. New research sheds light on how exercise and relaxation activities can positively impact people with social anxiety. Researcher Dr. Adam Heenan found that exercise and activities like yoga can change the way people perceive the world and change it in a way that they view the environment as less threatening and negative. For individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, this may be an important breakthrough.
PLOS ONE, July 2014
Chiropractic: Lower Extremity Joint Mobilization for Knee & Ankle Pain. Manual therapy in the form of thrust and
non-thrust manipulation to the lower extremity was found to be successful in restoring normal movement patterns and
pain-free function in a 40-year-old patient with chronic anterior knee pain and ankle sprain symptoms. The patient had
suffered for one year from patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is characterized by pain or discomfort originating from
the contact of the posterior surface of the kneecap with the thighbone.
Journal of Manual Manipulative Therapies, May 2014
Wellness/Prevention: Is the PSA Test Worth It? The debate continues over the value of the Prostate-Specific Antigen
(PSA) test to screen men for prostate cancer. A new study points out that testing reduces prostate cancer deaths, but
overdiagnosis occurs in roughly 40% of cases detected by screening. This results in a high risk of overtreatment that can
lead to incontinence and impotence. Further research is needed on ways to reduce overdiagnosis so that unnecessary
biopsy procedures and treatments can be avoided. The Lancet, August 2014
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