by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 28, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Have you seen our Spinewave Pinterest page? Click HERE. A new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University that analyzed 502 posts on Pinterest about chronic pain revealed that the social media platform is helping people with chronic pain cope by sharing...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 22, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Researchers have said that a five-minute neck scan could predict a person’s risk of developing dementia a full decade before symptoms emerge. The test analyses the pulse of blood vessels in the neck which could become part of routine testing for cognitive...
by Neil Bossenger | Jan 31, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Researchers have found that within 90 minutes of taking an energy drink the internal diameter of the blood vessels is reduced by 50%. As the blood vessels narrow, the vital blood supply to the organs also reduces and this can lead to several problems such as heart...
by Neil Bossenger | Jun 15, 2017 | Spinewave Bulletin
As anyone who has ever downed a litre of ice cream after a bad day at the office knows, the stresses of everyday life can sabotage self-control when it comes to diet. But why? When people are under stress, even at modest levels, tasty food wins out over healthier...