Mental Attitude: High Blood Sugar Could Be a Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists suspect that high blood sugar
could drive the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In
an animal study, researchers found that doubling blood glucose levels resulted in a 20% increase of beta-amyloid plaque
deposits in the brains of test subjects. Lead researcher Dr. Shannon Macauley writes, “Our results suggest that diabetes, or other
conditions that make it hard to control blood sugar levels, can have harmful effects on brain function and exacerbate
neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.” The Journal of Clinical Investigation, May 2015
Health Alert: Cellphone Noise Can Startle a Fetus. A small study indicates that sounds emitted by cellphones carried by
pregnant women can disrupt the sleep and wake cycles of their unborn fetuses. What isn’t clear from the study is whether or not
being repeatedly startled by the beeping and vibration of cellphones has any effect on fetal health or pregnancy outcomes. Study
co-author Dr. Boris Petrikovsky comments, “So we now recommend that women not carry cell phones… in close proximity to
their baby… They should put it in their chest pocket or bag. The further away it is from the baby, the less chance the baby will
be affected.” American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 2015
Diet: Healthy Eating Slows the Aging of Brain. If you want to preserve your memory and thinking skills as your grow older,
eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fish. A study that included nearly 28,000 older adults from 40 countries found that those
who scored in the top 20% on a “healthy eating” scale were less likely to develop declines in memory, attention, and other
mental skills over the next five years. The research team believes that the anti-inflammatory nutrients in foods like fruits,
vegetables, and fish may help preserve brain health. Neurology, May 2015
Exercise: Ways to Lower Organized Sport Injury Risks. While playing organized sports is a great way for kids to get
exercise and learn sportsmanship, taking precautions to reduce or avoid injury is important. The Children’s National Medical
Center advises parents to have children receive a physical exam before starting organized sport, have water on hand during
practice and games, encourage kids to drink water frequently, promote stretching before and after games, ask coaches to be
certified in CPR and first aid, and make sure that coaches are familiar with the signs of concussion and how to prevent injuries.
Children’s National Medical Center, May 2015
Chiropractic: Adverse Life Events Can Increase Musculoskeletal Pain Risk! A six-year study that followed 2,039
individuals found that adverse life events were associated with a 14% greater risk for developing chronic multisite
musculoskeletal pain per incident. Adverse life events can include divorce, serious illness, the death of a loved one, disability,
job loss, and a serious financial loss. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Moms Need to Make Time for Themselves. Mothers work hard to take care of their family, but experts
agree that moms also need to take care of themselves. The American Council on Exercise recommends the following to keep
moms and their families healthy: drink plenty of water, eat a healthy and balanced diet, find time to exercise daily, schedule
both alone time and date nights, make time to visit friends, get outside, laugh, get a massage to boost mood, and use a journal to
record the things, people, and experiences you’re thankful for in life. American Council on Exercise, May 2015
Quote: “Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.” ~ Robert A. Heinlein

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