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Health Alert: Heart Risk Linked to Hip Fracture in Postmenopausal Women. Likely due to shared mechanisms such as chronic inflammation, impaired calcium metabolism, reduced blood flow, and postmenopausal estrogen decline, researchers reported that among more than 21,000 older women, those with a higher cardiovascular risk profile had a 93% greater risk of hip fracture compared to those in the lowest-risk group. Additionally, women in the high-risk group who did sustain a hip fracture tended to do so at an earlier age. The findings suggest that addressing
cardiovascular risk factors may also support better bone health in postmenopausal women.
The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, March 2026
Diet: Whole Wheat Fiber May Protect Against Gut Inflammation. A recent animal study found that gut bacteria in mice break down whole wheat fiber into bioactive compounds that help regulate immune responses and suppress inflammation, potentially protecting against inflammatory bowel disease. This adds to a growing body of evidence on the role different types of dietary fiber play in supporting gut health. Science Advances, January 2026
Exercise: Cutting Sedentary Time May Improve Anxiety Symptoms. An analysis of data concerning 692 adults found that reducing sedentary leisure time to under seven hours per day was associated with fewer anxiety symptoms; however, no similar association was observed for meeting exercise recommendations of 150 or more
minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week or for sleeping 7–9 hours per night.
Journal of Affective Disorders, April 2026
Chiropractic: Hands-On Care for Temporomandibular Disorders. For patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), a recent study found that manual therapy aimed at addressing fascial tissue distortions—such as trigger bands, herniated trigger points, and continuum distortions—may help reduce pain, improve jaw function, and support head posture. Doctors of chiropractic are well-versed in a variety of manual therapies commonly used to manage musculoskeletal conditions, including TMD. CRANIO, March 2026
Mental Attitude: Loneliness Linked to Suicidal Thoughts. A study that included more than 633,000 adults found that loneliness acts like an amplifier of the aspects of anxiety and depression that may stimulate an individual to consider suicide. The findings suggest that addressing loneliness—through social connection and community
engagement—could be a practical and accessible strategy to reduce suicide risk in individuals struggling with a mood disorder. JAMA Network Open, March 2026
Wellness/Prevention: Junk Food Tax Could Prevent Deaths. An economic modeling study suggests that implementing a 20% tax on unhealthy foods and using the funds to subsidize fruits and vegetables could improve diet quality and reduce the risk of chronic disease, potentially preventing about 212,000 premature deaths each year
in the United States. The Lancet Public Health, April 2026
Quote: “Action, so to speak, is the genius of nature.” ~ Robert Blair
Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna