Health Alert: Shift Work May Elevate Diabetes Risk. During an eight-year study that included 17,515
middle aged and older adults, researchers observed that participants who worked non-traditional hours had a
19% increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Acta Diabetologica, December 2021
Diet: Insufficient Iron May Contribute to Heart Disease. According to a study that monitored over 12,000
adults for 13 years, iron deficiency is associated with a 24% greater risk of heart disease and a 26% increased
risk of death from cardiovascular disease. ESC Heart Failure, October 2021
Exercise: Active Lifestyle Benefits Colorectal Cancer Survivors. Among a group of 396 colorectal cancer
survivors, those who restricted sedentary behaviors to less than five hours a day and met fitness guidelines of
150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week were less likely to report high levels of fatigue and low
overall quality of life than participants with a less active lifestyle.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, November 2021
Chiropractic: Can Thoracic Spinal Manipulation Affect Achilles Tendinopathy? For patients suffering
with Achilles tendinopathy, a recent study found that the application of spinal manipulative therapy to the midback can result in improvements in oxygenation and the testosterone/cortisol ratio in the calf muscle. While
further research is advised, the finding suggests that treatment to improve function in the nerves that innervate
the lower extremities may aid in the healing process of Achilles tendinopathy.
Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapy, June 2021
Mental Attitude: Large Waistline May Signal Elevated Dementia Risk in Seniors. A metanalysis of 21
studies that included a total of over 5 million participants found that a high waist circumference (over 40 inches
for men and over 35 inches for women) may increase an older adult’s risk for dementia by up to 13%. However,
no such association was found in adults under 65 years of age.
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, November 2021
Wellness/Prevention: Artificial Intelligence May Help Improve Breast Cancer Screening. Detecting breast
cancer in women with dense breast tissue can be difficult for traditional mammograms. To assist in the
screening process, scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) that can review MRIs of extremely
dense breast tissue with the intention of flagging potential tumors for further review by a radiologist.
Radiology, October 2021
Quote: “Few things are so deadly as a misguided sense of compassion.” ~ Charles Colson

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