Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Nearly Half of Rural Patients Must Drive an Hour for Surgery. According to a recent study, 44% of rural patients must drive longer than one hour to reach a surgical center, up from 37% just a decade ago. Longer travel times increase the risk for delaying procedures, which may lead to worsening health and increased mortality risks.                ...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Most People with Mental Health Issues Don’t Know It. New research suggests that only 6.9% of individuals with mental health or substance-use disorders worldwide receive effective treatment. Interestingly, nearly half of those who remain untreated are unaware they suffer from a condition that can be addressed by a healthcare provider. Of those who...

Courtesy of: Your Napa Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Poor Metabolic Health and Drinking Are a Bad Combo for Liver Health. While heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for liver disease, a new study found that if an individual also has poor metabolic health—central obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, etc.—then their risk for liver scarring or damage more than doubles. Cli...