Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Short and long sleep duration are linked to reduced kidney function, but little research has examined how sleep is associated with hydration status. Our aim was to assess the relationship between sleep duration and urinary hydration biomarkers among adults in a cross-cultural context. METHODS: Three samples of adults aged 20y were analyzed: 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; n=4,680), 2009-2012 […]
Introduction to Low-Level Laser Therapy (“LLLT”) Technology
Medical researchers began using laser biostimulation in the late 1960’s with low-powered laser beams that produced non-thermal effects on human tissue. The first reported cases involved slow-healing ulcers. The efficacy of this low-level laser therapy, or “LLLT,” is substantiated by objective research that continues. Experimenting clinicians found that an 830 nm laser is optimal for […]
I Tried Cryotherapy as a Treatment for Depression
Can going into a chamber chilled to -200 degrees help your mental health? I first heard about cryotherapy from the hippest girl I know, the quintessential person who knows about everything a good year or so before the rest of us. She told me that a Russian debutante she knew took her to a glorious […]
Surprising Truths about Degenerative Disc Disease
Surprising Truths About Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease, despite the name, is not a disease but a deterioration of the discs of the spine. It occurs over a period of time, resulting in neck or back pain and other musculoskeletal and neurological symptoms. It is common in adults as early as their thirties. Types […]
Are You Hydrated?
Are You Hydrated? How do you know if you are adequately Hydrated? Some of the earliest signs of dehydration include thirst, headaches, loss of appetite, dry skin, unexplained tiredness, and irritability. These are similar signs/symptoms we discuss with our patients during an initial evaluation for physical therapy. Increasing the confusion, people over the age […]
