FBRC Health Updates

Diabetes Linked To Musculoskeletal Pain Using data from a Danish National Health Survey, researchers estimate that type 2 diabetes is associated with a 20% increased risk for back pain, a 20% higher risk for neck/shoulder pain, and a 40% elevated risk for extremity pain. To learn more call our team at Fanwood Back Relief Center…

Rapid Resistance Exercise Key ToRecovering From Inactivity According to a new study, years of inactivity causes a disproportionate decline in explosive muscle strength, which can affect balance, increase the risk of joint injuries, and hamper movements during athletic activity. For patients recovering from prolonged inactivity, researchers recommend that rehabilitation programs should focus on using resistance…

Recurrent Pain Can Lead to Academic Problems in Children in Fanwood Recurrent Pain Can Lead to Academic Problems in Children. The results of a three-year study that included 1,424 students revealed an association between recurrent head, stomach, or back pain and an increased risk for academic difficulties. The findings suggest that recurrent pain may be…

Plant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Foodborne Illness in Fanwood Plant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Foodborne Illness. According to a new study, when mice are fed a plant-rich diet, they are less susceptible to gastrointestinal infection from bacteria such as E. coli. Researchers explain that plant-rich diets are high in pectin, a gel-like substance found in…

Obesity Rates Are Growing in Fanwood Harvard University researchers report that by 2030, the obesity rate will be at least 35% in every state in the United States, and in 29 states, the rate will top 50%! Lead researcher Dr. Zachary Ward writes, “There’s no state where things are getting better, or even leveling off.”…

Staying Active Protects Children Against Type 2 Diabetes in Fanwood According to a study involving 452 children whom researchers monitored between the ages of six and eight years old, engaging in more brisk physical activity and less sedentary activity are both associated with reduced insulin resistance, regardless of a child’s body mass index. The findings…