Health Alert: Potential Long-Term Effects of High School Football. Compared with middle-aged
individuals who did not play contact sports or any sport in high school, those who played high school football
were more likely to have sleep problems and to take medication for either chronic pain or headaches during the
last year. However, the study did not find that former high school football players had an increased risk for
depression, anxiety, anger, concentration problems, or memory problems.
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, March 2022
Diet: Stay Hydrated. Healthline reports the following benefits for remaining hydrated: helps maximize
physical performance, significantly affects energy levels and brain function, may prevent headaches, may help
relieve constipation, may help treat kidney stones, helps prevent hangovers, and can aid weight loss.
Healthline, February 2022
Exercise: Lift Weights for About an Hour a Week. A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that strength training
for between 40-60 minutes a week is the optimal dose for reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease.
BMJ, February 2022
Chiropractic: Is Standing Better for Guitar Players? Examinations of 25 guitar players revealed that
compared with standing, playing while sitting results in greater tilt of the torso, increased abduction of the right
shoulder, higher flexion of the left shoulder, and a higher radial deviation of the left wrist, which may increase
the risk for musculoskeletal pain in these areas. PLOS ONE, January 2022
Mental Attitude: Early Menopause May Increase Dementia Risk. According to a study that looked at the
long-term health histories of over 153,000 women, entering menopause before the age of 40 is associated with a
35% increased risk for dementia later in life when compared with women who begin menopause around age 50.
Researcher Dr. Wenting Hao notes that estrogen can activate antioxidants in the brain that clear out proteins
known to play a role in the development of dementia. American Heart Association, March 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Signs of a Stroke. The American Stroke Association notes the following are signs and
symptoms of a stroke: sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the
body); sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech; sudden vision issues in one or both eyes;
sudden difficulty walking or dizziness; loss of balance or problems with coordination; and severe headache with
no known cause. If you notice any of these sudden and severe signs of stroke, summon emergency services
immediately. American Stroke Association, March 2022
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