Daily health update for 05/27/2015 for Poway Chiropractor Dr. Rode of Rode Chiropractic in Poway, CA 90264 located on Poway Rd in the Lively Center next to Cully's Restaurant.

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Mental Attitude: Challenging Work Protects the Brain. Jobs that involve a variety of challenging mental tasks -- such as public
speaking or strategy development -- appear to protect against memory and cognitive decline in old age. Researchers assessed
executive, verbal, and fluid task skills in 1,054 seniors over the course of eight years. Those whose careers included more mentally
challenging tasks scored higher in all three categories and experienced a rate of cognitive decline 50% lower during the course of the
study than those whose jobs were less taxing on the brain. The authors of the study conclude, "The results suggest that a professional
life enriched with work tasks stimulating verbal intelligence and executive functions may help to sustain a good cognitive functioning
in old age." Neurology, April 2015
Health Alert: Experts Undecided on Whether E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit. Experts say there’s not enough data to determine
whether or not e-cigarettes can help smokers quit. Patricia Folan, director of the Center for Tobacco Control at North Shore-LIJ Health
System in Great Neck, New York writes, "More studies are needed to determine the potential risks and benefits of these products
before they are recommended to patients as smoking cessation aids." US Preventive Services Task Force, May 2015
Diet: Vitamin D Toxicity Rare Among Those Taking Supplements. Over the last few years, vitamin D supplementation has
increased due to a plethora of studies that indicate many individuals have insufficient vitamin D levels. According to the Institute of
Medicine, a normal vitamin D level in the blood is 20-50 ng/mL, and a deficiency is considered anything less than 20 ng/mL. Of the
20,308 measurements taken by researchers, 8% had levels greater than 50 ng/mL, and less than 1% had levels over 100 ng/mL. Even
in those with high levels of vitamin D over 50ng/mL, researchers found no increase in elevated serum calcium, the main health
problem associated with vitamin D toxicity. Dr. Michael F. Hollick, a professor of medicine, physiology, and biophysics at Boston
University School of Medicine writes, "The evidence is clear that vitamin D toxicity is one of the rarest medical conditions and is
typically due to intentional or inadvertent intake of extremely high doses." Mayo Clinic Proceedings, May 2015
Exercise: Two-Minute Walk Every Hour Reduces Danger of Prolonged Sitting. Past studies have confirmed that sitting too long
day after day leads to poor health and early death. Now, a new study finds that even small changes in activity can make a difference.
Researchers analyzed data on 3,243 participants and found that exchanging two minutes of sitting for two minutes of light-intensity
activity, such as casual walking, light gardening, or cleaning can lower the risk of premature death by 33%. Lead author Dr.
Srinivasan Beddhu notes, "It was fascinating to see the results because the current national focus is on moderate or vigorous activity.
To see that light activity had an association with lower mortality is intriguing."
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, April 2015
Chiropractic: Sensory Modulation & Functional Disorders Improve with Adjustments. A five-year-old girl with a history of
birth trauma, developmental delays, sensory processing issues, sleep difficulties, and other functional disorders presented for
chiropractic care. Following a course of specific chiropractic adjustments to address spinal joint fixations that were discovered during
the initial examination, the patient reported more frequent bowel movements, improved sleep quality, improved mood, and a greater
ability to focus. Further research is needed to determine the role of chiropractic intervention in the management of sensory modulation
disorders. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Treating a Minor Burn. Burns that are less than three inches in diameter can usually be treated at home. The
National Safety Council recommends the following: place the burned area under cold running water until pain subsides, do not use ice
on a burn, loosely cover the burn with a sterile nonstick bandage, and never break a blister or cover a burn with ointment.
National Safety Council, May 2015
Quote: “Be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” ~ Jack Kerouac
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