Category: Whole Body Health
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Is Physical Therapy a Solution to the Epidemic of Unnecessary Surgery?
In this article published at MedPage Today, the doctor is recommending people try physical therapy before submitting to surgery, especially for back surgery and knee surgery. ~ Dr. Broussard — Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation by Vijay Yanamadala, MD, MBA May 23, 2022 For decades, the U.S. healthcare system…
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8 Modifiable Risk factors Tied To Alzheimer’s Dementia
An article published at MedPage Today, mentioned several modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Dementia. A modifiable risk factor that you may be able to do something about in order to prevent the onset of a disease. In order of importance, the 8 risk factors mentioned in the article are, midlife obesity, physical inactivity, low education,…
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Blueberry extract may aid wound healing
Published April 4, 2022 | Originally published on Newswise: Diabetes Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022. More than $50 billion is spent on…
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Effects of Multivitamin Supplementation on Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
A paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a daily multivitamin supplement does not prevent cancer and heart disease in older adults. The authors did recommend more study of other age-related outcomes in the future. ~ Dr. Broussard April 06, 2022 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This double-blind,…
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A Prune-or Six-a Day May Keep Inflammation at Bay
Published April 4, 2022 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology…
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Perils of Biotin Supplementation
April 03, 2022 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This letter reflects the growing interest in using biotin supplementation for dermatologic conditions despite limited evidence of benefits in the absence of deficiency and warnings issued by the FDA regarding biotin interference in laboratory tests. Biotin is recommended by many dermatologists who may…
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Non-Validated BP Monitors Are a Global Problem
— Thousands of device models don’t meet international standards by Nicole Lou, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 15, 2022 Automatic blood pressure (BP) monitors that are clinically validated for accuracy turned out to be few and far between in terms of worldwide distribution, despite guideline recommendations that patients use validated models, researchers found. Devices lacking…
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For Patients: What Is Endometriosis?
— Could you be suffering from this painful disease? by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Reviewed By Valerie A. Flores, MD, assistant professor, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine – Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut Last Updated February 01, 2022 Endometriosis…
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Effect of Anti-Inflammatory Diets on Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory type diets such as the Mediterranean diet, vegetarian, vegan and ketogenic diets, and ones particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids (think salmon), help to reduce markers of inflammation in the body, and may help people with rheumatoid arthritis. I would suggest that it would help old age osteoarthritis as well. ~ Dr. Broussard Nutrients. 2021…
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Pecans Appeared to Help Control Cholesterol in At-Risk Patients
— Fasting and post-meal cholesterol showed improvement, study found by Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 10, 2021 Sedentary individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease appeared to benefit from adding pecans to their regular diet, reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides when compared with study participants who did not have pecans during an 8-week period,…