Friday, January 27, 2012

Is Your Ipad a Pain in the Neck?

If you start to notice increased neck pain or headaches, it may be your Ipad.  Interesting study. 
Dr. Press

Here is a quote:

"Users of the iPad, or any other tablet, are at high risk of developing neck discomfort, according to study done by the Harvard School of Public Health". 

http://www.mobiledia.com/news/125734.html

Monday, January 23, 2012

Meth Kills; Here is One More Reason Why.

The American drug addiction problem can kill anyone, even if you do not take the drug or know someone who does.  Be aware, protect yourself and your family of this additional threat.  Dr. Press 

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120123/D9SELGDG0.html

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Private Health Insurers Are Being Driven Out Of The Markets, Affecting Millions

Health care reform as mandated by the current White house administration is beginning to show the detrimental effects on our personal rights and economy.  It will not be good.  If fact, it will be a nightmare in health care quality, access and high costs.  This is not a political opinion of mine. This is a first hand, front line, 25+ years of patient health care conclusion of what this Health Care Reform really means.  Unfortunately, the tide is just coming in concerning bad news and the swell and eventual tide wave that will hit us, may wipe out any quality or affordable health care again, unless we stop it with our vote.  Dr. Press

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gracemarieturner/2012/01/17/private-health-insurers-are-being-driven-out-of-the-markets-affecting-millions/

Monday, January 16, 2012

Magnesium-Rich Diet may Lower Stroke Risk

Great article, about a great research study.  Magnesium rich foods are an important part of the diet.  Dr. Press  

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/01/16/magnesium-rich-diet-may-lower-stroke-risk-study/

For a list of foods containing a good source of Magnesium:

 http://magnesiumrichfoods.com

Patient billed $44.8 million by Hospital. What?!

Just a mistake, right?  Dr. Press

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/44-million-bill-bronx-lebanon-hospital-article-1.1006744?localLinksEnabled=false

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women (And Men Too)

Is it really a secret?  Live a healthy lifestyle.  This article emphasizes food intake, but it is not just about the food we eat.  Exercise and feed our body, Yes.  Exercise and feed our mind, Yes.   Exercise and feed our relationships, Yes.  Exercise and feed our soul, Yes.  And of course, exercise and feed our attitude, Yes.  True health is total health.  Dr. Press

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/health/secrets-worlds-healthiest-women/index.html?hpt=he_c2

Monday, January 9, 2012

Broken Heart Equals Higher Incidence of Death

The message here; support those that have a tragic lost of a loved one, but be aware of their own physical status as a result of the highly emotional occurrence and be prepared to support.  
Dr. Press

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.6c8b860e4bb2d9c7218699a6c60b430d.861&show_article=1

An Aspirin a Day Keeps [ blank ] Away?

This is just the article about the study.  The information is excellent, large patient population and multiple studies reviewed.  The study concludes  that aspirin intake on a daily basis for all people with cardiovascular disease should be reconsidered and reserved only for moderate or severe cases.  Dr. Press

Here is a quote:

"Researchers looked at several studies involving more than 100,000 people without prior heart disease. They found that while people taking aspirin once a day had fewer heart attacks, the therapy didn’t lower death rates."

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/01/09/study-finds-aspirin-therapy-not-for-everyone/

Here is what one reliable source says about aspirin use:

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/medication/aspirin.html

STUDY: STATINS LINKED WITH SMALL DIABETES RISK

This applies mostly for older women.  Be aware if you have recently been diagnosed  with diabetes and are also taking statins.  Dr. Press

http://www.theblaze.com/the-wire/11924100/study-statins-linked-with-small-diabetes-risk/

Employers Choose Chiropractic Care for Work-Related Injuries

Here is a quote from the article:
 
"A number of studies comparing medical and chiropractic care for work- related back injury, the most prevalent work-related injury treated by doctors of chiropractic, offer promising results, according to the article. One study concluded that chiropractic offered consistent 2-to-1 superiority, and another found that treatment costs in cases managed by doctors of chiropractic increased only 12% between 1986 and 1989, while treatment costs in cases managed by medical doctors increased 71% during the same period."

If you are an employer with one employee or thousands, please consider chiropractic first for sprain and strain injuries.  As this article confirms, there is an overwhelming number of studies that credit chiropractic for higher success rates in treatment effectiveness, but also with profoundly lower medical costs and reduced temporary total disability (TTD) claims.  Dr. Press  

Friday, January 6, 2012

Eating Antibiotics in Our Foods

Food for thought, but could it be harmful?  Antibiotics are already over prescribed in general medical practice.  But in this article we learn, how prevalent antibiotics are in the morning bacon, the hamburger for lunch and the steak for dinner.  Good article.  Maybe the price of organic food is worth it. You decide.  Dr. Press

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20120106/antibiotics-food-animals-faq

Monday, January 2, 2012

Being Thankful for Healthy Children

A vital part of each New Year is to stop for a moment and to truly give thanks for the blessing of having healthy children.  Not all parents have a healthy child.  Some are tending daily to their medications or life supporting equipment just to survive. Other parents are assisting a child recover from a near fatal accident or disease.  My prayer this New Year is that it brings to all our patients, friends, families and business associates increased and/or the restoration of good health and well being.  Especially, the childrenDr. Press

http://www.professorshouse.com/Family/Children/Articles/Being-Thankful-for-Healthy-Children/