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Wednesday, March 25th
, 2015
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Mental Attitude: What Do Adults Prefer in a Partner? A survey of 327 adults found friendliness, intelligence, humor, and a
sense of fun are the most desirable characteristics for future or potential long-term relationship partners. The researchers note
that women found a sense of humor more important than men did and men found an exciting personality more important than
did women. They add that individuals who described themselves as playful valued playfulness, humor, a laid-back attitude, a
sense of fun, and creativity in potential partners. Study author Dr. René Proyer comments, "Although we should be cautious
while interpreting the data, this could be an indication that playful people are actually perceived as more attractive partners or
that playfulness increasingly develops in the relationship." American Journal of Play, February 2015
Health Alert: Watching Two or More Hours of TV a Day Increases Hypertension Risk in Children. A new study indicates
that spending more than two hours a day in front of a TV screen increases a child's risk for high blood pressure by 30% and
performing less than one hour a day of physical activity increases a child's risk for hypertension by 50%! The authors of the
study write, "The figures are worrying, given that sedentary behaviors are common in infancy and subsequently, later in life."
International Journal of Cardiology, February 2015
Diet: High-Protein Diet May Harm Kidneys. After two months on a high-protein, low-carbohydrate (HPLC) diet, rat subjects
had creatinin blood levels 54.5% higher than rats fed either a low-fat, low-protein diet or a diet resembling the standard Western
diet. Creatinin is a waste product typically expelled from the body by the kidneys. Elevated levels of creatinin in the blood are
indicative of compromised kidney function, which suggests that too much protein in a diet may be detrimental to the body.
Further research is needed to determine if such a diet leads to similar outcomes in humans.
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, January 2015
Exercise: Are Activity Trackers Accurate? Activity trackers have become very popular, but how accurate are they? A recent
study examined five popular activity trackers and found that most devices were pretty good at measuring steps taken during
traditional activities. However, as Dr. Johns Porcari notes, "Once you start getting outside of that—like elliptical or sports-
related movements—it becomes harder to detect actual steps taken." The devices also appear to be a little less accurate when
estimating energy expenditure. The American Council on Exercise, January 2015
Chiropractic: Chronic Pain May Increase Fall Risk for Seniors! Serious injuries resulting from falls can significantly
impact both independence and quality of life among elderly patients. While impaired motor function is typically associated with
greater fall risk, a new report finds that older adults with normal motor function and chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple
body sites also have an elevated risk for falling down. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, March 2015
Wellness/Prevention: Blood Pressure Program Could Save Millions of Lives Globally. Experts claim that treating half of
individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure may prevent 10 million heart attacks and strokes worldwide over the next
decade. In an attempt to get individuals around the globe into treatment and reduce their risk of premature death, a new program
called the Global Standardized Hypertension Treatment Project has been launched by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the Pan American Health Organization. CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden adds, "Hypertension is a major
contributor to cardiovascular disease and the question is not whether treatment of hypertension should be undertaken on a
global scale, but how quickly effective programs can be established." The Lancet, February 2015
Quote: “Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that's what makes you strong.” ~ Sarah Dessen
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