To Your Health Newsletter: The Shocking Odds You'll Die of an Opioid Overdose - January 22, 2019

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January 22, 2019 - Volume 13, Issue 2

Death by Opioid Overdose:
The Odds Aren't in Your Favor

If that can't be true is your immediate thought after reading this title, we admit it certainly sounds a bit far-fetched at first blush. But bear with us, because this is where things get disturbingly interesting. According to the National Safety Council, your lifetime odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose are actually higher than your odds of dying from any of the following.

Take Time to Stretch - Why It's Important and How to Do It the Right Way
How to Get Back in the Game - Chiropractic Care for Common Sports Injuries
Give Your Brain the Tools It Needs - Keys to an Amazing Memory for a Lifetime
Time to Go Organic - Creating an Environment That’s Ripe for Your Good Health

How "The Biggest Losers" Keep It Off

A new study may provide an important clue as to how people who lose weight can keep it off. The study tracked some of "The Biggest Loser" participants and determined that while many actually regained some or all of their original weight, the ones who were able to maintain their weight loss modified an important variable.

More Effective Than Drugs for Neck Pain

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests chiropractic spinal manipulation is more effective than over-the-counter and prescription medication for relieving acute and subacute neck pain. Spinal manipulative therapy was more effective than medication in both the short and long term.

Type 2 Diabetes
Is Bad for Your Brain

Potential symptoms of type 2 diabetes include fatigue, blurred vision, weight loss, frequent infections and slow wound healing; and potential complications including heart disease, kidney problems, and nerve damage. Alzheimer's disease is another potential complication, which raises the question, how does type 2 diabetes affect the brain?

When Parents Drink (in Moderation)

Even "non-problem" parent drinkers could be negatively impacting their children. Here's how.

Quality Carbs: The Secret to Health?

While carbs often get a bad rap when it comes to weight loss, the proper carbs can literally be life savers.

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