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Health Alert: Shortage of Primary Care Providers Leading to More Emergency Surgeries. Primary care providers (PCP) are essential for identifying health issues early on when they’re easier to manage. However, in areas with a PCP shortage, individuals are more likely to seek care for health issues once they’ve progressed to the point of requiring emergency treatment, which may lead to worse outcomes, including complications. The findings highlight the need for greater access to healthcare services for individuals in underserved areas.
Health Affairs, March 2024

Diet: Healthy Diet Can Aid in Stress Management. The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern focused on fruit, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars. A study that looked at data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study found that greater
adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern is associated with greater resilience to stress among middle-aged and older adults.                                                                                Nutrition Research and Practice, April 2024

Exercise: Yoga Provides Unique Cognitive Benefits for Women at Risk for Alzheimer’s. According to a recent study, older women at risk for Alzheimer’s disease who participated in a yoga intervention experienced greater improvements with respect to subjective memory complaints, brain connectivity, and anti-inflammatory gene
expression than women who performed memory training exercises.                                Translational Psychiatry, February 2024

Chiropractic: Treatment for Mechanical Neck Pain. Mechanical neck pain is a term used to describe neck pain that results from the application of stress or strain on the anatomical structures of the neck. A recent study that included 78 mechanical neck pain patients found that a treatment plan that included a combination of manual
therapies and therapeutic exercises—an approach commonly used by chiropractors—provided significant improvements with respect to pain, disability, and function. Physical Therapy, March 2024

Mental Attitude: After-School Activities Can Harm Teen Mental Health. While parents are often advised to encourage their teenagers to participate in afterschool sports and other activities to bolster their college resume and facilitate healthy social growth, a recent study found that overloading a teen’s schedule can have detrimental effects on their mental health and academic performance.                 Economics of Education Review, March 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Green Spaces Lower Osteoporosis Risk. Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that residents of neighborhoods with more greenery may have a 5% lower risk for osteoporosis. The researchers speculate this may be due to the effect greenspaces can have on reducing air pollution, which can
benefit bone health, as well as an increase in physical activity that previous studies have associated with greater access to parks and natural spaces.                                           Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, March 2024

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Health Alert: Oral Bacteria Linked to Accelerated Colon Tumor Growth. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center report that when swallowed, a subtype of the common oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum, called Fna C2, can accelerate tumor growth in the colon and may contribute to up to 50% of colon cancer
cases. It’s hoped this discovery will help scientists craft more effective treatments for colon cancer.
Nature, March 2024

Diet: Unhealthy Diet Before Surgery May Impair Memory. Ohio State University researchers report that rats fed a diet high in unhealthy fats in the time leading up to surgical procedure experienced increased inflammation in the brain that hindered their memory during recovery. On the other hand, rats given a supplement of omega-3 fatty acids did not experience any post-surgical cognitive impairment. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, February 2024

Exercise: Exercise Boosts Beneficial Hormone in Breast Milk. Adiponectin is a metabolic hormone that helps regulate glucose levels and fatty acid breakdown. In a recent study, researchers observed that new mothers who engaged in vigorous exercise experienced an increase in adiponectin in their breast milk that can benefit the
metabolism of their offspring, potentially reducing the risk for childhood obesity.
Frontiers in Nutrition, December 2023

Chiropractic: Two Manual Therapies That May Benefit Patients with Knee Pain. When trigger points affect the function of the gluteus medius muscle, it can lead to altered gait, reduced hip stability, misalignment of the patella, and increased force on the knee, all of which can contribute to patellofemoral pain syndrome. A recent study found that for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome associated with gluteus medius trigger points, positional release technique and myofascial release technique–two manual therapies that may be provided by doctors of chiropractic— are effective treatments for improving pain, function, strength, pressure pain threshold, and quality of life when combined with exercise therapy.                                                                        Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, February 2024

Mental Attitude: Social Life During Middle Age Can Protect Against Dementia. Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, researchers report that strong social relationships during midlife are associated with a reduced risk for dementia over the following three decades.                                                      Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Self-Help Techniques for Acute Insomnia. Researchers at Northumbria University report that the following self-help techniques may benefit individuals with new-onset insomnia: keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet; maintain a sleep diary to track when you go to bed and wake, as well as if you get up in the middle
of the night and how long before you fall back asleep; only use the bedroom for sleep; establish a wind-down routine in the hour before bedtime; and try word games or visualizations to help you fall asleep.                                                                                          SLEEP, March 2024

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Health Alert: New-Onset Hypertension May Signal Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. In a recent study that included 4,161 older adults, researchers observed that those with new-onset hypertension were two-times more likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in the next two years than seniors with a previous history of high blood pressure. The findings suggest that individuals over age 65 with new-onset hypertension should be screened for arrhythmia. Hypertension Research, March 2024

Diet: Protein-Rich Breakfast for Better Concentration? In a recent experiment, researchers observed that participants who consumed a protein-rich breakfast had better performance on a cognitive concentration test 150 minutes after their mealtime than those who either skipped breakfast or ate a carbohydrate-rich morning meal. Journal of Dairy Science, December 2023

Exercise: Fitness May Help Reduce Risk for Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain. In a sample of 180 women whom researchers monitored throughout pregnancy, 75% experienced pregnancy-related low back pain. Further analysis revealed an association between higher fitness, particularly stronger back and leg muscles, and
a reduced risk for low back pain.                                                                                                PLoS One, December 2023

Chiropractic: Scapula Stabilization Exercises Benefit Chronic Neck Pain Patients. A systematic review that included five clinical trials found that including scapular stabilization exercises in a treatment plan for chronic neck pain resulted in better outcomes with respect to pain. The finding demonstrates how issues in one area of the body can lead to problems elsewhere, thus the importance of the chiropractic practice of examining the whole patient and not just focusing on the area of chief complaint.
Spine Surgery and Related Research, January 2024

Mental Attitude: Parenting Style Adjustment May Ease ADHD Symptoms in Kids. For parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests that a parenting style that guides a child with verbal and physical cues may be more effective at mitigating ADHD symptoms than a more controlling parental approach.                                                                                                                              University of Waterloo, February 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D Status and Type 2 Diabetes. Using data from the SUN Project study, researchers observed that participants who maintained low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in the following decade. On the other hand, those with healthy vitamin D status were less likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, March 2024

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Health Alert: Symptoms Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risks in Menopausal Women. According to a recent study, the combination of migraine and vasomotor symptoms (night sweats or hot flashes, for example) is linked to a more than 50% increased risk for either heart attack or stroke in women undergoing menopause.
Menopause Society, February 2024

Diet: Sweetened Beverages Linked to Atrial Fibrillation. An analysis of data concerning more than 200,000 adults revealed that consuming more than two liters of either sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages a week is linked to a 10-20% increased risk for atrial fibrillation diagnosis in the next decade. Meanwhile, drinking a liter a week of pure fruit juice can cut the risk for heart arrhythmia disorder by 8%.
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, March 2024

Exercise: Isometric Exercises for Lower Blood Pressure. Isometric exercises are performed in static positions using the body’s weight to build strength and stability such as planks, bridges, and wall sits. New research suggests that isometric exercises offer an excellent approach for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  Mayo Clinic, January 2024

Chiropractic: Neck Pain Is a Worldwide Problem. In 2020, more than 203 million people worldwide experienced at least one episode of neck pain. Due to a variety of factors, including the aging of the world population, experts estimate that cases of neck pain will increase by 32.5% by 2050, affecting nearly 270 million people.                The Lancet Rheumatology, March 2024

Mental Attitude: Relationship Between Loneliness and Back Pain in Later Life. Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, researchers found that older adults experiencing loneliness had a higher risk for back pain in the following one-to-two years. Likewise, seniors with back pain were more likely to report loneliness in the same time frame. The findings suggest that back pain and loneliness may be risk factors for one another in older adults                                                                                Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, December 2023   

Wellness/Prevention: Ergonomic Seat Design May Help Make Mountain Biking Easier on the Back. Researchers report that a new mountain bike seat featuring a raised rear, longitudinal dip, and subtle lateral instability may have a positive effect on muscle activation and pelvic-spine kinematics, reducing the risk for low back pain associated with mountain biking.                                                                                  Sports Biomechanics, February 2024

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Health Alert: Hypertension and Stoke Risk. An analysis of data concerning nearly one million middle-aged adults revealed that stage 1 hypertension (blood pressure 130-139/80-89 mmHG) is linked to a 1.4 times increased risk for stroke in men and a 2.4 times elevated risk for stroke in women in the following decade. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure readings during midlife.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, March 2024

Diet: Fructose Overconsumption Can Have Lifelong Effect on Offspring’s Health. A recent animal study found that the offspring of rats fed a high-fructose diet experienced disturbances to their autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems early in life that elevated the risk for metabolic disorders and poor cardiovascular health in adulthood.                                                                                International Journal of Obesity, November 2023

Exercise: Tai Chi Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure. Among a group of 349 pre-hypertensive adults, those who practiced tai chi for one year experienced greater improvement in their blood pressure and were less likely to progress to hypertension than participants in an aerobic exercise group.                                                                    JAMA Network Open, February 2024

Chiropractic: Neck Pain Affects Walking Ability. Examinations of 14 older adults with chronic neck pain and 36 seniors without neck pain revealed that when walking with head movement, chronic neck pain is associated with a slower, more laborious, and asymmetrical gait. The authors of the study speculate this alteration in walking ability may be the result of structural instability and proprioception impairments in the
cervical spine. Doctors of chiropractic often address chronic neck pain and its associated symptoms with a multimodal approach that includes manual therapies and specific exercises.
Frontiers in Medicine, February 2024

Mental Attitude: Childhood Bullying Can Result in Long-Term Mental Health Issues. In a recent study that monitored nearly 10,000 boys and girls from age 11 until 17 found that those subjected to bullying at age 11 who developed interpersonal trust issues by age 14 were 3.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with significant mental health problems by age 17.                                                                                                      Nature Mental Health Month and Year, February 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D Status and Pregnancy. A systematic review that included 42 studies found that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk for miscarriage, preterm labor, preeclampsia, and postpartum depression and healthy vitamin D status during pregnancy is associated with a
reduced risk for gestational diabetes and low birth weight.
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, March 2024

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Health Alert: Short Sleepers at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Following an analysis of data concerning nearly 250,000 adults, researchers report that consistently sleeping only five hours a night is associated with a 16% elevated risk for type 2 diabetes in the next decade. For individuals averaging three to four hours a night of sleep, the risk jumps to 41%.                                                                                                                             JAMA Network Open, March 2024

Diet: What Are “Naked” Carbs? Individuals looking to make healthier food choices may be confused by the term naked carbs. In essence, naked carbs are added sugars found in sugary drinks and pre-packaged snacks that cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels when consumed. On the other hand, dressed carbs are those found in whole foods accompanied by vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber that are absorbed more slowly into the body without a corresponding spike in blood sugar levels.                                                The Conversation, March 2024

Exercise: Exercise Helps Concussion Recovery. For children and teens who sustain a mild-traumatic brain injury, new research suggests that engaging in at least 40 minutes of total moderate-to-vigorous exercise a day in the first two weeks post-injury can result in a greater reduction in post-concussion symptoms than less or no exercise at all.                                                                                                                                                        JAMA Network Open, February 2024

Chiropractic: Excess Weight Increases Low Back Pain Risk in Youth Population. A meta-analysis that included 34 studies concluded that obesity is a risk factor for low back pain in children and adolescents. In particular, the research team found that obese kids and teens have a 27% elevated risk for low back pain.
International Journal of Obesity (London), January 2024

Mental Attitude: Pets Help Boost Mental Health. A survey conducted jointly by the American Psychiatric Association and American Veterinary Medical Association found that 84% of pet owners in the United States believe that pets positively affect their mental health. The team that interpreted the survey results believes this may be due to several factors including stress reduction, companionship, comfort, and increased physical activity.                                                                                                                          American Psychiatric Association & American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Personality and Cancer Screenings. Using data from the German National Cohort study, which included nearly 133,000 middle-aged adults, researchers found that individuals with certain personality traits—particularly high levels of extraversion, neuroticism, and conscientiousness—are more likely to attend cancer screenings. The findings suggest that efforts to increase cancer screening should take personality traits into account.                                                                            Preventative Medicine Reports, March 2024

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Health Alert: Extreme Heat Affects Pregnancy & Premature Birth Risk. Following an analysis of data concerning 1.2 million births in Sydney, Australia between 2000 and 2022, researchers report that extreme heat during the third trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for premature birth. The authors
speculate that high temperatures overnight can disrupt an expectant mother’s circadian rhythms and blood pressure, which have been linked to premature birth in past studies. JAMA Pediatrics, February 2024

Diet: Many Kids Consume Too Many Ultra-Processed Foods. A commentary published in the American Journal of Medicine warns that a high intake of ultra-processed foods—food products include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life—has been linked to several poor health outcomes including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, ultra-processed food products make up a significant portion of the American diet, including 70% of the average child’s total calorie intake.                                                                American Journal of Medicine, February 2024

Exercise: Sitting Less, Moving More Reduces Depression and Stress in College Students. Questionnaires completed by more than 8,000 university students revealed that exchanging 30 minutes of sedentary behavior for physical activity of any intensity can reduce depressive symptoms and stress.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, February 2024

Chiropractic: See a Chiropractor First for Spine Pain. A systematic review that included 44 studies concluded that patients who initially consult with a doctor of chiropractic for spinal conditions are less likely to subsequently receive an opioid prescription or injection, undergo surgery, be hospitalized, visit the emergency
room, or be referred to a specialist—all of which results in reduced healthcare expenditures overall.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, March 2024

Mental Attitude: Grief Takes a Toll on the Body. According to a recent study, grief can manifest in the body as low-grade inflammation, increased sensitivity to pain, and disruption to the gut microbiome—all of which may hinder the immune system and increase the risk for illness.
University of California, Los Angeles, February 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Can Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? Past research has identified various pathways by which vitamin D can inhibit breast cancer tumors, both directly and indirectly. In a recent literature review, the authors concluded that maintaining vitamin D serum levels above 40 ng/mL is necessary to experience vitamin D’s protective effects against breast cancer.                                                    Nutrients, February 2024

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Health Alert: Irregular Sleep Pattern Can Affect Health During Midlife. According to a recent study, middle-aged adults who don’t maintain a consistent sleep schedule from night to night are more likely to develop poor metabolic and cardiovascular health than their peers who go to bed around the same time.
Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, January 2024

Diet: Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Rich Diet May Reduce Some Heart Risks. Dietary assessments of 443 ischemic heart disease patients and 453 age-matched adults without a history of heart disease revealed an association between a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and an increased risk for ischemic heart disease.                                                                                                                                        Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, February 2024

Exercise: It’s Probably Okay to Lift Weights Before Basketball Practice. Contrary to popular belief that lifting weights before basketball practice can affect shooting accuracy or mechanics, a recent experiment found that resistance training beforehand had minimal, if any impact on shooting.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, October 2023

Chiropractic: Neural Mobilization for Neck and Back Pain. A systematic review and metanalysis of data from 39 clinical trials found that neural mobilization is an effective treatment for improving pain and disability in patients with either neck pain or back pain. Doctors of chiropractic frequently use mobilization as part of a multimodal approach for managing musculoskeletal disorders, including neck and back pain.
Clinical Rehabilitation, February 2024

Mental Attitude: Kindergarten Transition Is Important. New research suggests that children who make new friends, adapt to schoolwork demands, and are able to collaborate with others during the first ten to fourteen weeks of kindergarten scored higher on academic and social-behavioral tests at the end of their year than their
peers whose transition into kindergarten took longer. The findings suggest that kids who develop these key skills before kindergarten enrollment may be better equipped for early success in school.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, January 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Ultrasound Can Predict Preterm Birth Risks. With the aid of ultrasound, researchers have been able to identify microstructural changes in the cervix that suggest an elevated risk for preterm birth, even if it’s the woman’s first pregnancy.                                                                                                                              American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, December 2023

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Health Alert: Detergent Pod Poisoning Still a Threat for Kids. Despite the adoption of voluntary industry standards, poison control centers throughout the United States continue to receive one call every 44 minutes regard a child being harmed through inappropriate exposure to a liquid laundry detergent pod. Health experts
have recommended manufacturers take more steps to create child-resistant packaging, as well as reformulating the detergent within the pods to be less toxic.                        Clinical Toxicology, January 2024

Diet: Plant-Based Diet May Affect Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes. While further studies are necessary, an analysis of data concerning 65,872 pregnancies found that the women who identified as vegans were more likely to develop preeclampsia, and their babies weighed an average of 240 grams less than the other offspring from the study group.                                                                                                                                    Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, January 2024

Exercise: Try an Activity Tracker. Central Queensland University’s Dr. Corneel Vandelanotte notes that activity trackers can act as a useful tool to help an individual become more physically active and to reach their fitness goals. Dr. Vandelanotte adds that while there are sophisticated devices that can track resting heart rate, heart rate during exercise, maximal heart rate, and VO2 max, a basic activity tracker that can monitor total steps and activity minutes will suffice for most people.                                    The Conversation, January 2024

Chiropractic: Smoking and Back Pain. Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that smoking is a risk factor for low back pain. On the other hand, quitting smoking can reduce one’s risk for low back pain over time.                            Journal of Global Health, November 2023

Mental Attitude: Two Therapies Help Heart Failure Patients Who Suffer from Depression. Behavioral activation psychotherapy is a form of therapy that focuses on activities a patient enjoys to help reduce their depressive symptoms. A recent study that included 400 heart failure patients with depression found that behavioral activation psychotherapy worked equally well for addressing depression as antidepressants, offering a potential alternative for patients who don’t respond to such medications or prefer a non-pharmaceutical approach.                                                          JAMA Network Open, January 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Benefits of Nose Breathing. In a recent experiment that included 20 young adults, researchers found that those who breathed through their nose had a lower blood pressure reading than participants who breathed through their mouths. The members of the nose breathing group also found it easier to relax, suggesting nose breathing also benefits the autonomic nervous system.
American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, January 2024

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Health Alert: Global Burden of Smoking on Low Back Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis… An analysis of data collected from 192 countries found that smoking contributes to 84.5 million cases of low back pain and 11.3 million cases of rheumatoid arthritis each year. This accounts for an estimated $326 billion in direct healthcare costs and lost productivity.                                                                                                                          Addiction, December 2023

Diet: Where to Eat a Healthy Lunch at Work… A survey of 622 workers from four companies in Tokyo found the nutritional quality of lunches was highest when employees either ate a homemade lunch or a meal prepared in the company cafeteria. On the other hand, when participants opted for take-out or dining at a restaurant offsite, they were more likely to choose less healthy fare.
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, January 2024

Exercise: Getting Active Slows Bone Loss. Using data from the PASSPORT study, researchers from the University of Jyväskylä observed that sedentary older adults who participated in a yearlong exercise intervention that combined progressive muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility training experienced a slower decline in bone mineral density in the femoral neck than their peers who remained physically inactive. The findings suggest that even at an older age, it’s not too late to take action to reduce the risk for hip fracture.
Bone, January 2024

Chiropractic: Posture, Disability, and Chronic Low Back Pain. Among a group of 435 chronic low back pain patients, researchers observed an association between abnormal sagittal (from the side) posture and greater low back pain-related disability. Doctors of chiropractic often address postural faults in the management of chronic low back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.                                                                  Spine Journal, November 2023

Mental Attitude: A Third of Those with Spondyloarthritis Have Anxiety Disorder. Questionnaires completed by 12,713 arthritis patients revealed that around a third (34.5%) of spondyloarthritis patients suffered from high levels of anxiety, and the risk is greatest among females, those under 55 years of age, and those diagnosed within the previous three years.                                                                                                                  RMD Open, January 2024

Wellness/Prevention: Considering Spine Surgery? Get a Second Opinion. For patients considering spine surgery, a recent study that looked at outcomes of 1,088 patients who received a second opinion found that only 34.7% underwent a surgical procedure in the next two years, while 60.8% were recommended to pursue a conservative treatment approach (like chiropractic care). It’s estimated this saved each patient an average of $6,705 in treatment costs.                                                                        BMC Health Services Research, December 2023

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