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Health Alert: Remnant Cholesterol Linked to Cardiovascular Disease. Using data from the Shanghai Suburban Adult Cohort and Biobank study, researchers report that high levels of remnant cholesterol—the cholesterol found in leftover blood particles after fat is processed—are associated with a 32% increased risk of cardiovascular disease
over a five-year period, independent of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) levels. Elevated remnant cholesterol is commonly linked to high triglycerides, insulin resistance, obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet.
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology, June 2025
Diet: Ultra-Processed Foods and Diabetes. Ultra-processed foods are food products that include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life. An analysis of data from the 2001-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed that ultra-processed foods account for more than 50% of total caloric intake in individuals with either pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, and for one-in-five such individuals, ultra-processed foods account for 75% of their daily calories. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, July 2025
Exercise: What Is Grip Strength? Grip strength is commonly used in scientific studies as a proxy for overall muscular fitness, much like body mass index (BMI) utilizes height and weight to provide a general indication of body fat. While grip strength doesn’t capture the full picture of an individual’s health, it has been associated with a lower risk of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression.
The Conversation, May 2025
Chiropractic: Low Back Pain and Hip Asymmetries. Examinations of 93 middle-aged and older adults revealed that those with low back pain were more likely to exhibit asymmetries between their hips, suggesting altered biomechanics. Prior research has shown that hip and low back dysfunction often co-occur, with impairment in one
region potentially increasing the risk of issues in the other. North American Spine Society Journal, March 2025
Mental Attitude: Quieter Classrooms May Help Calm Kids. According to a recent study, installing sound absorbing ceilings in preschool classrooms reduces noise and helps calm children, which may support early language development and emotional regulation. Acoustical Society of America, May 2025
Wellness/Prevention: A Less Invasive Option for Prostate Cancer Treatment? Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles report that combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with focal therapy—such as ultrasound, cryotherapy, or laser ablation—to identify and target only the cancerous portion of the prostate can reduce the need for more invasive treatments like surgery or radiation, while significantly lowering the risk of side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and bowel problems. Journal of Urology, May 2025
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