DAILY HEALTH UPDATE: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Dr. Jeff Allyn, Berkley Chiropractic Clinic

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mental Attitude: Smartphone Usage Linked to Lower Grades and Higher Anxiety. Based on data provided by over 500 college students, researchers at Kent State University in Ohio note that students who spend the most time using their smartphones tend to have lower grades and higher anxiety levels than their peers who spend the least time on their mobile devices. Kent State University, December 2013

Health Alert: Risks for First-Time Mothers Start at Age 30. New research suggests that pregnancy risk begins much earlier than once thought. According to the available data, first-time mothers between the ages of 30 and 34 have a higher risk of giving birth to a premature or stillborn baby than younger first-time mothers. Lead study author Dr. Ulla Waldenström adds, "For women individually, the risk is small, but for society at large, there will be a significant number of 'unnecessary' complications with so many women having children just after 30. It would therefore be advisable to inform both women and men, even at schools, of how important age is to childbirth." Obstetrics and Gynecology, December 2013

Diet: FDA to Phase Out Antibiotics in Livestock. In an effort to combat growing antibiotic resistance, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it will take steps to phase out the non-medical use of antibiotics in animals used for food production. Food and Drug Administration, December 2013

Exercise: Exercise May Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking. A recent study conducted at Western University in Ontario, Canada finds that just 15-20 minutes of walking at a moderate pace is enough to curb tobacco cravings in pregnant smokers by as much as 30%. Participants reported that exercise also decreased restlessness, irritability, tension, and depression. Recent statistics show 19% of Canadian women ages 20-24 smoked while pregnant. According to study author Dr. Harry Prapavessis, "Smoking during pregnancy is common, and quitting at any point during pregnancy can yield benefits to both the fetus and the mother… Once you quit smoking, withdrawal symptoms typically follow and a strong desire to smoke returns. These factors both contribute to a high number of relapses. We believe regular exercise can help reduce the number of relapses." Addictive Behaviors, November 2013

Chiropractic: Satisfied Patients! A survey of 2,987 patients from a variety of rural and urban locations in the United States and Canada revealed that 85% of respondents stated that their chiropractor always listened carefully, 85.3 % stated their chiropractor explained things understandably, and 88.2 % stated that the chiropractor showed respect for what they had to say. Overall, the majority of patients were highly satisfied with their care. Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System, 2001

Wellness/Prevention: Probiotics Don't Prevent Asthma in Children. Researchers in Canada have found that probiotics taken during pregnancy or given during infancy do not reduce the prevalence of asthma. However, probiotics may have other benefits as research has shown they can be helpful to infants who are born pre-term and suffer from a bowel condition. There is also evidence that probiotics could help prevent eczema. University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, December 2013

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(This information is solely advisory, and should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic   advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice   and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.)