Health Alert: Vaping and Smoking Boosts Lung Cancer Risks. Researchers from Ohio State University report that people who both smoke cigarettes and use electronic cigarettes are two times more likely than just cigarette smokers to develop lung cancer. Journal of Oncology Research and Therapy, August 2024 Diet: Healthy Gut Key for Brain Health. Current research suggests that a healthy gut microbiome is essential for optimal brain function. Foods that have been demonstrated to benefit gut health include berries, fish, leafy greens, and nuts. University of Kentucky, August 2024 Exercise: Playing Sports Can Contribute to Academic Success. Using data from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development, researchers report that kids involved in sports between ages six and ten are more likely to achieve better grades, graduate high school, and pursue a college degree than their peers who refrain from sports at a young age. The authors note that sports build skills like teamwork and responsibility that are applicable to the educational environment. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, August 2024 Chiropractic: Trigger Point Therapy Helps Relieve Shoulder Pain. For patients with active trigger points—hyperirritable spots found in skeletal muscle—in one or more muscles attached to the shoulder joints, a recent systematic review that included ten studies found that trigger point therapy is an effective treatment option, especially when used in conjunction with other conservative therapies provided by doctors of chiropractic. Disability and Rehabilitation, August 2024 Mental Attitude: New Risk Factors for Dementia Identified. According to a recent study, vision impairment and high cholesterol are modifiable risk factors for dementia. The findings highlight the importance of regular check-ups with healthcare providers to screen for vision loss and abnormal cholesterol readings. The Lancet, August 2024 Wellness/Prevention: Use a Cooking Thermometer to Help Prevent Foodborne Illnesses. Despite the importance of achieving an adequate internal cooking temperature (165°F or ~74°C for poultry and eggs, 160°F or ~71°C for ground beef, and 145°F or ~63°C for whole cuts of beef) to neutralize pathogens like salmonella, only 27% of Americans consistently use a cooking thermometer. University of Pennsylvania, August 2024 Quote: “In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” ~ Paul Harvey

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