Atlanta Medical Clinic: Medical Blog
How Successful is Exercise in Treating Depression?
We live in an era in which medical science is advancing at an extraordinary pace, especially given the impact of cloud data processing capabilities on the scope of studies and diagnostic tools. Although the speed at which health and nutrition research is being...
Back Pain & the Weather: Is There a Link?
It is common to believe that there is a connection between weather patterns and pain. However, according to coverage by Medical News Today, a study published in July found that changes in the weather have no significant impact on lower back pain (LBP). The only...
Dementia & Vitamin D Deficiency Connection
In a study with far-reaching ramifications for senior citizens, a research team has found a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of dementia. The study determined that people in the older age bracket who are not getting a sufficient...
Supercharge Your Workout with Music
Many of us have experienced firsthand that accompanying exercise with music can be incredibly motivational. A study announced this summer demonstrates why: music makes us feel powerful, especially when there is heavy bass. The study was developed at Northwestern...
How to Get Physical Therapy Patients to Move
Lack of motivation to perform at-home exercises represents a common problem among physical therapy patients. According to a 2013 report by Michigan Technological University (MTU), two very different factors – visual media and stress-reduction – could improve patient...
Healthy Living in a Toxic World
In the modern world, healthy living has become challenging to achieve. We are surrounded by toxic food additives, carcinogens in body care products, and pollutants in the air and water. By educating ourselves on health and staying informed on the topic, we can take...
How to Reduce Office Chair Back Pain
Many of those with computer jobs suffer from sitting-related back pain. Often, even the most comfortable office chairs from suppliers like Office Monster can cause back pain amongst workers. It would seem that use of the back is what would result in problems, but long...
Exercise to Stay Young
We all know that working out and eating well are critical to maintaining a strong and healthy form. Science has also proven that people who have a poor diet and don't go to the gym expedite their own aging at a cellular level. However, scientists last month revealed...
Obesity is Caused by More Than What You Eat
In the United States, obesity is an epidemic. Current statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 5 kids suffer from the health problem. Obesity leads to numerous life-threatening conditions, including a higher...
4 Exercises You Can Do at Home to Reduce Lower Back Pain
Back pain is incredibly common, especially lower back pain (LBP). More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from LBP, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Many people are interested in trying at-home techniques. Although we recommend...