A new "pacemaker" for the human brain funded in February 2018 by the US Department of Defence could boost the memory of sufferers of epilepsy, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. It operates through deep-brain stimulation created by electrical pulses. Though this is not the first device of its kind, it does have a wider potential application than previous efforts, such as Ohio State University's Alzheimer's-targeted pacemaker. - Interesting Engineering.com …
If progress is happiness, then mastering the key to developing lasting positive habits is one of the most important skills we can all learn if we want to enjoy life more. One of the keys and possibly the most important element to building lasting habits is focusing on creating a new identity first. Experts suggest that our current behaviours are a reflection of our current identity. The outcomes and results we are getting in our lives right now are simply a mirror image of the type of person we believe that we are (either consciously or subconsciously). Let’s say you decide you want to become a competitive cyclist after watching the Tour De France for the 20th year in a row. You are most likely starting out as a novice and a very…
With two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70, the Action Week is an important reminder of the risks of exposure to UV radiation, the need for sun protection and early skin cancer detection for all Australians. More than 2,000 people in Australia die from skin cancer each year, and Cancer Council estimates that Australia spends more than $1 billion per year treating skin cancer, with costs increasing substantially over the past few years. Most skin cancers can be prevented by the use of good sun protection, yet too many Australians still have a tan. Despite many Australians referring to a “healthy tan”, a tan is not a sign of good health or well-being. In fact, tanning is a sign that you have been exposed to enough UV radiation to…
Psychology Today highlights research from Stanford by Rachel Mander that going to sleep at the same time each night, and getting up at the same time each morning, improves depression better than many other treatment types. Other studies suggest that getting up at the same time is what is most critical regardless of varying night time routines. While very specific research shows that women who get up early are 12% -27% less likely to develop depression. Naturally, sleep quality and quantity are important factors as it is clear sleep deprivation leads to depression. The Lancet Psychiatry Journal published recently that doing regular exercise, on average, reduces depression by 43%, and doing regular household chores can reduce depression by 12%. While having depression might make it hard to do these activities, the benefits are…
The Harvard Study of Adult Development In the words of the study's long-time director George Vaillant, data can be boiled down to five words: "Happiness is love. Full stop." It's true: the one variable that predicted happiness in late life better than anything else was the number of so-called "warm relationships" the man had. That's true throughout his life, by the way — men who had warm relationships with their mother in childhood were found to earn an average of $87,000 more per year than others, and those who were close to their fathers showed higher satisfaction in late life. The study showed that it was actually relationships from around age 47 that proved to be the best predictors of happiness in the 80s and 90s.…
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/whole-vs-skim-milk Recent studies suggest that skim milk may not always be the healthiest option when it comes to milk. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits, including improved heart and brain health and a lower risk of cancer. The more fat a cup of milk has in it, the higher it’s omega-3 content. In the past, whole milk was considered to be unhealthy because of it’s saturated fat content, but recent research does not support this recommendation. There is no solid evidence that saturated fat increases the risk of heart disease. Saturated fat does increase LDL, but not the most damaging type of LDL. It also raises good HDL levels. Many people avoid drinking whole milk because they assume the extra fat and calories will cause them…
Excerpt of Bustle Article by Alice Broster Are you sick of tossing and turning because you can’t sleep? Sleepless nights may be a thing of the past once you know how to use this technique. Yes, there is a trick to falling asleep fast and it can help you to fall asleep in just two minutes. It’s so good, it has even got the seal of approval from the U.S. Army. Originally published in 1981 in a book called Relax and Win: Championship Performance. This technique suggests some magical steps to relax your body then your mind that will leave you fast asleep in 120 seconds? One: Relax the muscles in your face, including your tongue, jaw, and the muscles around your eyes. Two:…
Get involved in Mental Health Week, 6-14 October 2018 and show your commitment to positive mental health at your workplace. Mental Health Week promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing and helps to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. The Department of Health states on their website that almost half of the total Australian population (45.5%) will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. This is why we need to do more to reduce the stigma and support those in our workplaces suffering with a mental health disorder. One day it might just be us. At Tyack Health we are hosting a morning tea for our team in Mental Health week to remind ourselves to take a break, breathe and connect. Could you…
Tonsil removal was considered a cure-all for children who repeatedly endured sore throats. A University of Melbourne study suggests having your tonsils out in childhood could harm your health later in life. University of Melbourne researchers found that children under 10 who had their tonsils removed could be at triple the risk of throat, nose and sinus infections as adults. And children who had adenoids taken out could be at double the risk of lung disease, throat and sinus infections, and the eye infection conjunctivitis. Those who had the procedures were also at higher risk of asthma, pneumonia and allergies. Because tonsils and adenoids are part of the immune system, researchers said removing them while children were developing could make them more susceptible to infections and allergies. – Courier Mail…
Fish really is brain food for children, boosting their intelligence and helping them sleep better, scientists say. US researchers found that children aged nine to 11 who ate fish at least once a week scored almost five points higher in IQ tests compared to those who “seldom” did. Fish is considered an important part of a healthy diet, being both low in saturated fat and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain development and also thought to reduce inflammation of the brain, cardiovascular system and other cells. The study of more than 500 children asked how often they had consumed fish in the past month. They then took part in…
Researchers have determined that 52 hours of exercise over 6 months is the minimum amount needed to improve cognition in older adults. Total exercise time was the most important factor linked to improved processing speed and attention, executive function, and global cognition in a systematic review of 98 randomised controlled trials. This finding suggests that cognitive improvements associated with exercise act on the same constructs affected by cognitive ageing. Exercising in approximately 1-hour sessions to reach this total was associated with improved cognitive performance in older healthy adults, those with mild cognitive impairment, and others with dementia. Interestingly, researchers report that cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and mind-body exercises, or a combination of these, were still advantageous. Running might work for some people, but patients with a bad hip or bad knee could…
By Daniel Nalborczyk - Tyack Health Chiropractor At first glance, it almost seems counterintuitive that desk workers have a high incidence of musculoskeletal complaints and injuries. After all, sitting in front of a computer is hardly cross-fit right? However, statistics show that sedentary work can elevate your risk of suffering from a wide variety of musculoskeletal and general health disorders in many cases more than physical work. In the following series of articles, I would like to address the top 5 most common complaints that require treatment. First and foremost, we need to discuss a concept that underpins the development of pain and injury. Strangely enough, it is also critical to recovery. So let’s talk about adaptation. Simply stated, the tissues and organs in your body do their best to adapt to…
Excerpt from article by By Jenny Anderson on Quartz As parents, it’s often hard to imagine what careers will still be available and good for our children given how rapidly some industries are changing. As the world progressively becomes more automated with the marvel of technology advancement there is less need for workers to do what smart computing and robotics will soon be able to do. To overcome this threat to how our children will financially support themselves in the future we need to cultivate the very skills that robots can’t replace – creativity, dexterity, compassion, and complexity. Outside play is fundamental to the way that we learn to understand and experience the world around us. It stands to reason that parents need to grasp the importance of outside play in…
Dervla graduated from the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Ireland in 2007. She has a friendly and motivating personality with a passion for working within the musculoskeletal setting and working with clients to achieve their treatment goals using hands on treatment and exercise prescription to help prevent reoccurrence.
Alanna studied speech pathology at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. She has worked across health, education, community and private clinics, but particularly enjoys supporting children to achieve goals that are important to them and their families.
Rhys has a passion for medicine, finding it a privilege to be included in a patients health journey. Rhys has developed special interests in Paediatrics, Mental Health and Obstetrics and enjoys the opportunity General Practice gives him to help people learn about their health and their bodies, and to motivate them to strive to be as healthy as they can.
Dan utilises Diversified adjusting, Active Release Techniques, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, Myofascial techniques, Acupuncture and rehabilitative exercise in the treatment of accident related injury, musculoskeletal pain and restrictions, and athletes.
Middle-aged adults who follow a healthy diet and achieve a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9kg/m2, exercise regularly (30 minutes or more of vigorous physical activity each day), don't smoke, drink moderate amounts of alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight could live more than a decade longer than those who don't do any of these things, a new study suggests. The study by Yanping Li, MD, PhD, from the Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, was published online April 30 in Circulation. "Each single lifestyle change you make will help you live longer and better," Jean-Pierre Després, PhD, cardiology research director at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute. – Med Scape Online …
The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. Multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C - the most common supplements - showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death. "We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume," said Dr. David Jenkins, the study's lead author. "Our review found that if you want to use multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium or vitamin C, it does no harm - but there is no apparent advantage either." "These findings suggest that people should be conscious of the supplements they're taking and ensure they're applicable to…
