Health Alert: Vaping and Chronic Lung Disease. Researchers analyzed records from 2013 to 2016 on new lung
disease diagnoses and found that both traditional smoking and e-cigarette use are associated with an elevated risk for
chronic lung disease compared with nonsmokers (50% and 33%, respectively). The findings are important because
debate continues over whether e-cigarettes should be promoted as a safe tool for smokers looking to quit the habit.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, December 2019
Diet: Bad Diets Are Costly to Society. New research suggests that if adults in the United States adopted healthier
eating habits, it could save the country roughly $50 billion in healthcare-associated expenses for the treatment of
heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. American Heart Association, March 2020
Exercise: Gardening is Good for Your Body Image. A review of survey data revealed that gardeners have higher
levels of body appreciation and body pride, as well as higher levels of appreciation for their body’s functionality
compared with non-gardeners. Ecophysiology, March 2020
Chiropractic: Knee Stiffness Linked to Spinal Issue? Examinations of patients following total knee replacement
revealed that those who continued to report knee stiffness were more likely to have sagittal spinal malalignment. The
researchers suspect that postural abnormalities in the spine may lead to compensatory changes in the biomechanics
of the knee and a resulting reduction in range of motion. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess the whole
patient to identify any factors that may contribute to a patient’s chief complaint and treat them with conservative
options including manipulation, mobilization, specific exercises, modalities, and nutritional recommendations.
Journal of Arthroplasty, February 2020
Mental Attitude: Pets Are Truly Lifesavers for Seniors. Questionnaires completed by 35 senior pet owners
revealed that a third had considered suicide but cited caring for their pet as a reason to live. The findings suggest that
pet ownership for seniors may possibly prevent some suicides. Dr. Gary Kennedy, the director of geriatric psychiatry
for the Montefiore Health System in New York City writes, “Animals provide a presence and companionship. They
respond to your vocalizations. You feed them, groom them, and with a dog, walk them. There’s reciprocity and
companionship in the relationship.” Anthrozoös, March 2020
Wellness/Prevention: Cancer Prevention Tips. The Harvard School of Public Health reports that up to 75% of
cancer deaths in the United States can be prevented. The school offers these cancer prevention tips: avoid tobacco,
eat properly, exercise regularly, stay lean, limit alcohol intake, avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation, avoid
exposure to industrial and environmental toxins, avoid infections that contribute to cancer, make sleep a priority, and
get plenty of vitamin D. Harvard School of Public Health, March 2020
Quote: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~ e. e. cummings

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