Daily Health Update Monday, November 11th, 2013 Diet: Calcium Confusion. With new research claiming that calcium supplements can cause adverse effects like indigestion, constipation, and even cardiovascular issues, researchers stress the importance of including calcium-rich foods in the diet. Because calcium helps maintain healthy bones, this information is particularly important for post-menopausal women over 50 years old and men over 70 years old. University of California at San Francisco, October 2013 Exercise: Good Cholesterol and Exercise Work Together. Just having normal levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL, also known as good cholesterol) may not be enough if you dont regularly exercise. Not only is the combination more beneficial to the heart but exercise appears to help HDL perform other duties in the body such as reducing inflammation and acting as an antioxidant. American Physiological Society, October 2013 Chiropractic: Lack of Motion and the Nervous System. The negative effects of immobilization (lack of proper motion) begin as soon as four hours after injury! The direct effects of deconditioning on the nervous system include decreased proprioception (ultimately affecting balance and joint coordination) and a decrease in central neuromotor control of movement and posture. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 1992 Wellness/Prevention: Citrus for the Kidneys! Regular consumption of naringenin, a component found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits, may successfully block the development of kidney cysts. British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2013
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