Health Alert: Asthma Can Increase Risk for Depression and Anxiety. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory
condition that affects the airways of about 10% of children and 7-8% of adults. A recent study found that
individuals with asthma have up to a three-times increased risk for anxiety and depression compared with the
general population. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, October 2021
Diet: Proximity to Fast Food Increases Diabetes Risk. Researchers monitored more than 4 million military
veterans for over five years and found an association between increased risk for type 2 diabetes and living in a
neighborhood with more fast-food restaurants within walking distance. However, living near a supermarket was
linked to a lower risk for diabetes. JAMA Network Open, October 2021
Exercise: Try Burpees! Burpees are a body weight exercise that is a pushup followed by a leap in the air that
returns to a pushup position. This form of exercise can provide the following benefits: burns extra calories,
offers a full body workout, builds cardio fitness, and burns fat. WebMD, October 2021
Chiropractic: Myofascial Release and Manipulative Therapy for Acute Low Back Pain. Among a group of
71 patients with acute low back pain, those treated with either myofascial release or manipulative therapy
experienced a reduction in leg length inequality and a decrease in thoracic kyphosis. Doctors of chiropractic
often utilize these techniques in the management of low back pain. Life, August 2021
Mental Attitude: Short Sleep Linked to Depression. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, researchers report that individuals who sleep six hours a night or less have an 86% higher
risk for depression than those who sleep seven to eight hours a night.
Journal of Affective Disorders, January 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Breast Cancer Symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that
women can experience different breast cancer symptoms, and some don’t have any signs or symptoms at all.
The following are common warning signs of breast cancer: new lump in the breast or underarm, thickening or
swelling of a part of the breast, irritation or dimpling of breast skin, redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or
the breast, pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area, nipple discharge other than breast milk, any change
in the size or the shape of the breast, and pain in any area of the breast. If you have any symptoms that are of
concern you should see your doctor immediately. Regular mammograms are also advised for early detection
and treatment. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2021
Quote: “We learn from failure, not from success!” ~ Bram Stoker

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