December Health News
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Oh, NutsFolks who eat a handful of nuts five or more times a week are 29 percent less likely to die of heart disease than those who avoided nuts. —New England Journal of MedicineFolks who eat a handful of nuts five or more times a week are 29 percent less likely to die of heart disease than those who avoided nuts. —New England Journal of Medicine
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Lighten Up On JointsKnee replacement surgeries increased by 120 percent over the past 10 years, with 73 percent more hip replacements during the same time span. You might think it’s due to the aging population, but these stats are from folks younger than 65. One reason: People weigh more than they did a generation ago. —American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsKnee replacement surgeries increased by 120 percent over the past 10 years, with 73 percent more hip replacements during the same time span. You might think it’s due to the aging population, but these stats are from folks younger than 65. One reason: People weigh more than they did a generation ago. —American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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32%The number of people with sleep problems who are dissatisfied in their relationships. This compares with 14 percent of sound sleepers. —National Sleep FoundationThe number of people with sleep problems who are dissatisfied in their relationships. This compares with 14 percent of sound sleepers. —National Sleep Foundation
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60The number of minutes of exercise daily that may help reverse the health risks of sitting for eight hours a day. —The LanceThe number of minutes of exercise daily that may help reverse the health risks of sitting for eight hours a day. —The Lance
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50 MillionThe estimated number of Americans who suffer pimple breakouts each year, making acne the most common skin condition. —American Academy of DermatologyThe estimated number of Americans who suffer pimple breakouts each year, making acne the most common skin condition. —American Academy of Dermatology
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The Mind/ Stomach ConnectionUsing daily mindfulness techniques can alleviate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s and colitis within a couple of months. —Plos OneUsing daily mindfulness techniques can alleviate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s and colitis within a couple of months. —Plos One
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A 20 Second Brain TestThe inability to balance on one leg for at least 20 seconds has been linked to reduced cognitive function and an increased risk of small vessel disease, a condition that can lead to stroke—even in healthy folks. —StrokeThe inability to balance on one leg for at least 20 seconds has been linked to reduced cognitive function and an increased risk of small vessel disease, a condition that can lead to stroke—even in healthy folks. —Stroke
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Workaholics BewareThink someone is paying you a compliment when they describe you as a “workaholic”? Wrong. According to recently published research, a workaholic is someone with a psychological addiction. The study assessed 16,000 respondents and found that those who met the criteria for workaholism also met the criteria for other disorders, including anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. —Plos OneThink someone is paying you a compliment when they describe you as a “workaholic”? Wrong. According to recently published research, a workaholic is someone with a psychological addiction. The study assessed 16,000 respondents and found that those who met the criteria for workaholism also met the criteria for other disorders, including anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. —Plos One
