Relationship between physical activity, cognitive function, fruit and vegetable
This study investigated the interrelationships between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC), body mass index, physical activity and cognitive functioning in younger and older adults. Higher physical activity levels were associated with better cognitive functioning in...
Relationship between foot and ankle symptoms and risk of developing knee osteoarthritis
This study sought to determine if foot and/or ankle symptoms, such as tendonitis, increase the risk of establishing knee symptoms and knee osteoarthritis. The results demonstrated that, in individuals already at-risk of knee osteoarthritis, the presence of foot/ankle...
Coffee, tea, caffeine and risk of hypertension
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between coffee, tea, caffeine, and the risk of hypertension. It was found that those drinking either less than 1 cup of coffee per week or more than 3 cups each day had a lower risk of hypertension than those drinking...
Influence of the Weight of a School Backpack on Spinal Curvature
This study aimed to determine the relationship between the weight of a child’s backpack, their body weight, and features of their posture, such as their spinal curvature. Results demonstrated that a child wearing a backpack heavier than 10% of their body weight can...Recent Post
Welcome
Hello and Welcome to Aurum Health Care! It’s been quite a journey to get to this point, but it’s ...
Ice or Heat?
One of the most common questions we’ve been asked is when to use an ice pack or a heat pack for an ...
Back-Saving tips for Travel
Holiday season is here! Many of us will be celebrating with our families, friends and are on our ...
Do you have a back problem?
Back problems include a range of conditions related to the bones, joints, connective tissue, ...
Physical therapy improves acute lower back pain outcomes compared to usual medical care
Does adding physical therapy improve Low Back Pain outcomes compared to usual medical care? In ...