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DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, October 14th
, 2015
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Mental Attitude: Preventive Measures Reduce Suicides at Known 'Hotspots'. Installing preventive measures at "suicide hotspots,"
such as high bridges and cliffs, may significantly reduce the number of suicide attempts at these locations, suggests a new study
published in The Lancet Psychiatry. Researchers analyzed the effects of three methods of suicide prevention -- signs to encourage
people to seek help, video surveillance/suicide patrols, and safety nets/barriers to restrict access -- and found implementing such
interventions reduced suicides the following year by 66% when compared with the previous year's data. Study author Dr. Jane Pirkis
writes, "These key interventions have the potential to complement each other and buy time to allow an individual to reconsider their
actions and allow others the opportunity to intervene." The Lancet Psychiatry, September 2015
Health Alert: Hand Sanitizer Can Be Dangerous to Children. Health officials are warning parents and school officials about small
children becoming intoxicated after drinking alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Between 2010 and 2013, the amount of calls regarding kids
under the age of twelve eating hand sanitizer increased from 3,600 to 16,000. Hand sanitizers often come in brightly colored bottles,
can contain glitter, and smell like bubble gum, lemonade, and vanilla, which can make them very tempting to children. Parents and
teachers are advised to keep hand sanitizers out of reach and allow kids to use them only with adult supervision. Experts recommend
parents sending hand sanitizer to school to look for a brand that doesn't contain alcohol or to send a child with hand wipes instead.
Georgia Poison Control Center, September 2015
Diet: What Kids Eat May Affect Their Mental Health. An analysis of data collected during the 2007 and 2009 California Health
Interview Survey finds the regular consumption of calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods (processed foods, fast foods, sugary drinks, for
example) is associated with poorer mental health among children. Nutrition and Health, September 2015
Exercise: Exercise Helps the Aging Brain. A study involving one hundred seniors has found regular exercise not only keeps an
aging body agile, it also helps keep the mind sharp. Study participants wore physical activity monitors for one week and underwent
MRI scans to observe brain function. The scans of those who performed regular moderate-to-vigorous exercise exhibited a greater
level of variable brain activity, which previous studies have associated with a greater capacity to perform complex cognitive tasks.
PLOS ONE, August 2015
Chiropractic: Back Pain Patients Seek Pain Relief Over Function. Pain relief is a greater concern than mobility among individuals
with a common low back condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis occurs when the vertebrae, disks, joints, and ligaments of the
spinal column break down, causing the spinal canal to narrow, resulting in pain, tingling, and numbness in the lower back, buttocks,
and legs. Researchers found that when sufferers of lumbar spinal stenosis where given a choice between a treatment for pain relief or a
treatment that would help them stand and walk, the vast majority chose to ease their pain. Lead author Dr. John Markmann writes,
"There has long been a debate in the medical community over striking the right balance between pain relief and physical function…
While physicians have leaned toward the need to increase mobility, this study shows that patients have a clear preference for pain
relief." Neurology, September 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Text Reminders Can Improve Heart Health. Sent on a regular basis, text message reminders about the
benefits of a healthy lifestyle can help patients with heart disease improve their overall health. In this study, 350 patients received four
text messages per week that encouraged healthier habits while 350 patients in a control group did not. After six months, the research
team found those who received text messages were generally more successful at losing weight, lowering their blood pressure,
improving their cholesterol levels, and curtailing their tobacco use. Journal of the American Medical Association, September 2015
Quote: “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” ~ Stephen Hawking
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