SUNSCREEN: USE LOTIONS NOT SPRAYS

Summer is in full swing! Everyone knows to use some form of sunscreen for protection against the harsh summer sun. At this time it's best to use sunscreen lotions rather than sprays. The FDA is still investigating the safety of inhaling the chemicals in sunscreen sprays. Also, sprays may not be as effective for UV protection.

It's best to avoid sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and retinyl palminate. Use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and a maximum of SPF 50, and make sure labels list UVA and UVB (or broad spectrum protection).

Remember to apply at least 2 ounces of lotion (about a shot glass full) and reapply often.

AND, remember that the best protection from the sun is not letting it's rays touch the skin. Hats, clothing, umbrellas, tents, and shades limit sun exposure beyond what's needed for a good dose of Vitamin D and a nice tan!

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Get Stronger, Get Smarter

A new study out of Finland showed that greater muscle strength is associated with better brain function in aging men and women. This was shown when measuring total upper and lower body strength, not just handgrip strength as was done in the past.



https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170626093546.htm

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Taking Your Brain For a Walk

A 1-Hour walk, 3 times a week, has benefits for dementia according to new research. In the study the walkers had more efficient brains and better thinking skills now than the control group. Walk on!

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/24/well/move/a-1-hour-walk-3-times-a-week-has-benefits-for-dementia.html?_r=0

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A Cup of Tea a Day Can Help Keep Dementia Away

Having your daily tea may keep your brain functioning healthy. 

Researchers in Singapore have found that regular consumption of tea lowers the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly by 50 per cent, and those genetically at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease may experience a reduction in cognitive impairment risk by as much as 86 per cent.

Any particular type of tea gave these results, as long as the tea is brewed from tea leaves, such as green, black or oolong tea.



https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170316093412.htm

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033062017300488

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Running as a Key Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity

In a recent article, "Running as a Key Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity", the authors reviewed the impact of running on overall health. If running was a drug it would be a blockbuster! Here are some of the findings:

Runners have a 25%–40% reduced risk of early death and live approximately 3 years longer than non-runners.

Running is protective against both cardiovascular disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death in most developed countries including the US.

Running may be protective against mortality resulting from neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and respiratory infections.

Runners also tend to engage in other healthy behaviors that contribute to their increased longevity such as maintaining a normal body weight, not smoking, and consuming light-to-moderate amounts of alcohol.

The diagram below highlights the benefits of running:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033062017300488

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Tiger Woods Arrest and it's Relation to His Back Surgery

A great article published last week explains how Tiger Woods's use of the opiod drug Vicodan for pain following his back surgery in April contributed to his DUI offense.  The article's author Ike Swetlitz, brings up important points regarding back fusion surgery. Ina nutshell, back fusion surgeries are overdone, are frequently not effective, and lead to the use of opiod drugs to manage the pain following them. Here's the link:

https://www.statnews.com/2017/06/01/tiger-woods-spinal-fusion-back-surgery/

Non-surgical treatments of spinal manipulation, massage therapy, traction and decompression, and rehabilitation exercise help most of these problems. We offer these in our office.

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"Your head hurts? Here are 4 possible reasons why".

Letter to the Editor:

Dear Mr. Carino,

Thank you for the excellent article published on Tuesday June 6, 2017 on headaches, "Your head hurts? Here are 4 possible reasons why". 

http://www.app.com/story/life/wellness/2017/06/06/your-head-hurts-here-4-possible-reasons-why/364461001/

Regarding treatment, I would add to it  the effectiveness of Chiropractic care. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the hands-on adjustments and manual therapy performed by Chiropractors is one of the safest and more effective treatments for chronic and recurrent tension-type and migraine headaches.

Further, suggesting over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) as a treatment needs to come with warnings of the newly found increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

David I. Graber, DC, DACBSP

Bryans R, Descarreaux M, Duranleau M, et al. Evidence based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014; 37: 42-63. 

http://www.jmptonline.org/article/S0161-4754%2811%2900068-6/abstract

Castien RF, van der Windt DA, Grooten A, Dekker J. Effectiveness of manual therapy for chronic tension-type headache: a pragmatic, randomised, clinical trial. Cephalalgia. 2011 Jan;31(2):133-43. Epub 2010 Jul 20..

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0333102410377362

FDA Strengthens Warning of Heart Attack and Stroke Risk for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm453610.htm

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