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Study Results Raise Questions About Vertebroplasty For Patients With Osteoporotic Spinal Compression Fractures
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that relief of pain from vertebral compression fractures, as well as improvement in pain-related dysfunction, were similar in patients treated with vertebroplasty and those treated with simulated vertebroplasty without cement injections. The article, "A Randomized Controlled Trial of Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Spine Fractures," was released today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Preventing Mental, Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Young People
Around one in five young people in the U.S. have a current mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. About half of all adults with mental disorders recalled that their disorders began by their mid-teens and three-quarters by their mid-20s. Early onset of mental health problems have been associated with poor outcomes such as failure to complete high school, increased risk for psychiatric and substance problems, and teen pregnancy.
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Boost Your Mood At Least Half The Day With Physical Activity

The mood-enhancing effects of exercise are well documented, but a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine"s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle suggests the benefits may last much longer than previously thought. The study enrolled healthy men and women to complete a survey about their mood states at one-, two-, four-, eight-, 12- and 24-hour intervals following either exercise or rest. Although previous studies have found enhanced mood for up to an hour after exercise, this study found benefits for up to 12 hours following activity, compared to the resting group. "These positive effects on mood occurred in all types of participants, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level," said Jeremy Sibold, Ed.D., ATC, lead author. "In some cases, exercise may be able to complement other standard therapies as a cost-effective alternative in the treatment of mental health issues." Test subjects performed exercise at 60 percent of aerobic capacity, indicating that moderate-intensity exercise - like walking or light cycling - is enough to boost mood. Because the mood-enhancing effects of exercise fade after more than 12 hours post-exercise, Sibold says it"s important to make physical activity a daily habit. ACSM guidelines support the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that adults participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, which can be achieved in 30-minute segments five days a week. American College of Sports Medicine


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