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Quote of the Week

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:51 +0000

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard

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Choosing the Right Shoe to Reduce Fall Risk

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:54 +0000

The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following recommendations for older adults when choosing a new shoe: check for support on both sides of the heel, flexibility in the toes, and stability in the middle; make sure to have your feet measured to ensure proper shoe size when shopping for shoes, and wear socks when […]

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Mental Illness Tied to Heart Problems

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:04 +0000

An analysis of 108 studies that included more than 30 million people found that individuals with severe mental illness—such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—have a two-times greater risk for cardiac-related death than the general population. The authors add, “The increased relative risk of [cardiovascular disease] diagnosis in more recent decades may be a result of […]

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Prolonged Sitting at Work Affects the Spine

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:55 +0000

Assessments of office workers revealed that at the end of an eight-hour workday, participants had experienced a significant reduction in both standing and sitting height, along with an increase in spinal pain. The findings highlight the importance of breaking up prolonged sitting time with frequent breaks to stretch or walk. International Journal of Occupational Safety […]

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Improve Exercise Training By Controlling Your Blood Sugar

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:15 +0000

New research suggests that high blood glucose levels may reduce the exercise capacity of skeletal muscles. However, researchers observed that when normal blood sugar levels are restored, skeletal muscle exercise capacity improves. Diabetes, April 2022

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Fast Food Restaurants Increase Diabetes Risk in Nearby Area

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:03 +0000

According to a recent study, living within 300 meters (~984 feet) of a fast-food restaurant is associated with up to a 16% increased risk for type 2 diabetes. PLOS Medicine, April 2022

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Extra Weight Increases Risk of Endometrial Cancer

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body fat based on weight and height. An analysis of data concerning nearly 120,000 women from seven countries revealed that for every five-unit increase in BMI, the risk for endometrial cancer rises by 88%. BMC Medicine, April 2022

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Quote of the Week

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:05 +0000

“I attribute my success to this—I never gave or took any excuse.” ~ Florence Nightingale

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Daily Aspirin for Heart Health?

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:45 +0000

For years, experts have recommended taking a daily low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. However, based on findings from three large-scale studies that weighed the benefits and risks of this practice, the United States Preventative Services Task Force is now reversing this recommendation for adults under the age of 60 […]

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Witnessing Domestic Violence in Childhood Can Have Lifelong Consequences

PremierHealthCare Placerville — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:42 +0000

A survey of more than 17,700 adults revealed that among those who were exposed to chronic parental domestic violence during childhood, 22.5% had major depression later in life, 15% suffered from anxiety, and nearly 27% had a substance disorder—all of which are rates significantly higher than those seen in the general population. Study author Dr. […]

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