To Receive These “Daily Health Updates” via Email, Sign Up at www.DailyHealthUpdate.com - CODE: .

This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE Wednesday, June 17th, 2015

Courtesy of:

Mental Attitude: Depression Increases Mortality Risk Among Heart Failure Patients. Researchers have found that in the year following their cardiac event, heart failure patients with moderate-to-severe depression have a 500% greater risk of death than those with either mild depression or no signs of depression. A loss of motivation, a loss of interest in everyday activities, sleep disturbances, and a change in appetite are often observed in patients with depression, which could explain the link between the condition and heart failure mortality. Despite these findings, study author Dr. John Cleland is not in favor of immediately prescribing antidepressants to heart failure patients with depression. He notes, "Studies suggest that they are not effective in reducing depression in patients with heart failure. Clinicians should, however, screen patients with heart failure for depression and consider referring those affected for counseling." European Society of Cardiology, May 2015 Health Alert: Long Lasting UTI Symptoms May Point to Bladder Cancer. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection that fails to improve with time and treatment may suggest bladder cancer. The findings come from an analysis of data concerning 9,326 men and 2,869 women who were diagnosed with blood in their urine or a urinary tract infection (UTI) one year before they were diagnosed with bladder cancer. Researchers found that bladder cancer diagnoses took longer and health outcomes were worse in those who had UTIs than in those with just blood in their urine. The take-home message is that if your UTI persists, seek further evaluation to rule out cancer. American Urological Association Annual Meeting, May 2015 Diet: Choose Healthy Poultry. Consuming poultry is a great way add protein to a meal, but it is important to choose healthier cuts and prepare it properly. The American Academy of Family Physicians advises people to opt for skinless poultry; stir fry, pan-broil, roast, or broil over frying; use a cooking spray in a nonstick pan instead of butter or margarine; trim fat and pull off skin before cooking; opt for breasts; and choose chicken over goose or duck as those contain more fat. American Academy of Family Physicians, June 2015 Exercise: Genetics May Determine Benefits of Weight Training for Women. Strength-building exercises seem to be most effective for women with a low genetic risk for high body-mass index (BMI). Dr. Jennifer Bea, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson notes, "We have previously shown that the resistance training was important for these women in many other ways, including improved bone density. Like most interventions, exercise is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. People with higher genetic risk scores for higher BMI may benefit more from aerobic training, for example." She adds that future studies are needed to identify ideal weight-management strategies based on an individual's genetics. International Journal of Obesity, May 2015 Chiropractic: Cervical Dysfunction May Influence Tension-Type Headache Frequency and Duration. A one-month study involving 72 patients with tension-type headaches found that headache frequency and duration were both associated to some degree with pain sensitivity in the neck. This suggests that tension-type headache patients could benefit from treatments focused on improving cervical function. Journal of Neurology, March 2015 Wellness/Prevention: Hiking Safely. When setting out for a hike, it is important that you are prepared for the unexpected. The American Hiking Society recommends these ten things for every hike: appropriate footwear, a comfortable backpack, a map and compass, extra food, rain gear, sunscreen and sunglasses, a whistle, a flashlight, matches, and a first aid kit. American Hiking Society, April 2015 Quote: “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau