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Health Alert: Millions of Diabetics Worldwide Not Receiving Treatment. An estimated 800 million adults worldwide currently have type 2 diabetes. However, more than half are either unaware of their condition or have been diagnosed but are not receiving adequate care. The study’s authors emphasize the need for policies that promote healthier lifestyles, earlier diagnosis, and improved access to treatment.
The Lancet, October 2024
Diet: Food Choices Affect Heart Risks. A study comparing the diets and cardiovascular disease risk scores of 213 working-age adults found that consuming more than 400 grams daily of fruits, vegetables, and legumes is linked to a 53% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, November 2024
Exercise: Keep Tendons Strong. Tendons, the strong connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, enable movement by transmitting muscle-generated force. To strengthen tendons and reduce injury risk, experts recommend gradually increasing resistance, incorporating isometric holds, diversifying workouts, and allowing adequate rest between sessions. The Conversation, November 2024
Chiropractic: Dynamic Seat Cushion Lowers Neck and Low Back Pain Risk in Office Workers. In a study of 133 office workers at high risk for neck or low back pain, researchers found that those who used a dynamic seat cushion—designed to encourage subtle movements that engage core muscles, reduce spinal pressure, and improve posture—for six months were significantly less likely to report neck pain (15% vs. 65%) or back pain (10% vs. 59%) than those who used traditional office chairs.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, October 2024
Mental Attitude: Anxiety and Depression Rates Increasing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 18% of American adults now have an anxiety disorder, up from 15.6% in 2019. Similarly, depression rates have risen from 18.5% to 21.4% over the same period.
National Health Statistics Reports, November 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Drowsy Driving Not Taken as Seriously as Drunk Driving. While drowsy driving poses similar collision risks to drunk driving, the National Sleep Foundation reports that over half of adults admit to driving while sleepy. National Sleep Foundation, October 2024
Quote: “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” ~ Thomas Carlyle
Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna