JAMA Internal Medicine: Exercise Lowers Risk of Cancer
Jogging Couple – Attributed to Ed Yourdon
A recent study of over 1.4 million people published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that exercise may reduce one’s risk of developing as many as 13 different cancers, including esophageal, liver, and lung.
This, of course, adds Read More
Monday Morning Quarterbacks and Other Critics
Eugene Delacroix’s “Fanatics of Tangier”
Public Domain due to age.
Yesterday, my son and I went to a soccer match to watch our favorite MLS team. It has been a while since we have been to a match, but we quickly got back in to the routine of cheering for our team. As we sat there, though, listening to the others sitting around us, I could not help but wonder if they were fans or critics. Read More
NPR: Could Depression be Caused by an Infection
I believe that as more research is conducted, we will find relationships between infections (including inflammation from foods) and most mental health problems.
Read the article here.
Long term benefits to High School athletics
In addition to improved physical health, high school athletics have long term effects on one’s confidence, leadership abilities, and self-respect. This is a nice article summarizing a study that looked at these attributes in adults who were high school athletes. Great little read!!
Read the article here: http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/op/sports_at_work
View from the Tilehurst End
What a great read!! Whether an athlete is a footballer (soccer player), a gymnast, or a baseball player, he/she is just as susceptible to mental health problems as anyone else. The author of this article, though talking primarily about football (soccer), writes truthfully and directly about the stigma of Mental Health issues and the importance of understanding and awareness!! Give it a read!!
Read the article here: http://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2015/8/19/9172113/view-from-the-tilehurst-end-football-the-stigma-of-mental-health
CNN Article – Stand Up, Sit Less, Move More
It is not surprising that research supports an increase in activity for a healthy body. However, in this article by CNN, the author reviews research suggesting that simply standing can improve one’s overall health and well being. We need to be more active, and it begins with getting up.
Read the article here: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/06/health/how-to-move-more/
Hannibal Courier-Post: 12 Amazing Things Exercise Does to Your Body
Here are some great reasons to go out and get some exercise today!
http://www.hannibal.net/article/20140713/NEWS/307139988/-1/news
Article on Concussions and Potential Brain Damage
The long term effects of concussions have gained a lot of media and research attention over the past few years. This article reviews a recent study looking at some possible reasons why some people will experience postconcussive depression/anxiety and others do not. Concussions are serious and should be treated by qualified professionals.
Read the full article here: http://www.medicaldaily.com/people-who-suffer-depression-and-anxiety-after-traumatic-brain-injury-may-have-338362
Psychology Today article on Autism and Ketogenic Diets
I have mentioned this in previous blog postings, but I believe that as time passes, we will find that our poor diets are responsible for many maladies – including autism. This is an interesting article that reviews a study focusing on the treatment of autism through diet. It was a small sample size, but the results are promising!!
Read the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201104/autism-and-ketogenic-diets