It won’t come as a surprise to any wellness professional, but research has now made it official. People can live longer if they practice one or more healthy lifestyle behaviors. That was the conclusion of a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The behaviors studied included not smoking, eating a healthy [...]
Researchers out of Arizona State University recently published an article in the American Journal of Public Health titled, “Shared Norms and Their Explanation for the Social Clustering of Obesity.” It looked at why obesity seems to be common in some families and groups of friends. Along the lines of the old saying, “Birds of a [...]
The problem with childhood obesity is well documented. But too many parents still won’t face reality when they bring their children into a chiropractic office for help with health issues. Rather than admit that their kids overeat, don’t get enough exercise, and consume the wrong types of food, parents frequently blame genetics. “It’s in her [...]
A report in the December issue of the Journal of Gerontology that revealed a startling fact. Although people in the United States are living longer, they’re not any healthier. According to researchers, a 20-year-old today can expect to live one less healthy year over his or her lifespan than a 20-year-old a decade ago, even though life expectancy has grown.
The good news is that many people are trying to avoid prescription drugs and surgery in their efforts to lost weight, opting instead for “natural” diet aids.
The bad news is, without guidance from a qualified wellness professional such as their chiropractor, they’re taking over-the-counter drugs, which while marketed as “natural” can still pose health risks.
