Health Alert: Late Bedtimes May Increase Diabetes Risk. For one week, investigators monitored 51 people
without heart disease or diabetes who categorized themselves as either early birds or night owls and found that
not only did the early birds have better fat metabolism at both rest and during exercise, but they were also less
likely to become insulin resistant over time. Experimental Physiology, September 2022
Diet: Coffee Preparation for Longevity. While the current research suggests that moderate coffee intake may
offer health benefits, it’s unclear if coffee preparation plays a role. In a study that looked that the coffee habits
of over 450,000 adults, researchers found the best outcomes came from coffee prepared from ground beans,
while decaf and instant coffee products only conferred about half the benefits to the drinker.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, September 2022
Exercise: HIIT Recommended for Cancer Patients. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of
exercise that involves short intervals of near-maximal effort—such as sprinting or stair climbing—separated by
intervals of moderate-intensity exercise—such as jogging or fast walking. A review of seven systematic reviews
concluded that HIIT is an effective form of exercise for cancer patients and cancer survivors due to its ability to
improve cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life, its high adherence, and safety.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, November 2022
Chiropractic: Manual Therapy Combo Benefits Migraine Patients. Among a group of 75 migraine
headache patients, those treated with a combination of soft tissue and articular manual therapies experienced
greater improvements in migraine pain and duration than those who received either soft tissue or articular
manual therapy alone. Doctors of chiropractic often use these and other manual therapies when managing
patients with a history of migraine headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine, August 2022
Mental Attitude: Education May Reduce Prenatal Depression Risk. According to a study that included 750
pregnant women, the more education an expectant mother has on pregnancy, the lower her risk for prenatal
depression, which may also reduce the risk for postpartum depression.
Journal of Affective Disorders, November 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Healthy Living Can Lengthen Life…Even for Former Smokers. Researchers
analyzed data on nearly 160,000 former smokers and found that those who exercised, ate a healthy diet, and
limited their drinking had a 27% lower risk of early death in the following two decades than former smokers
with an unhealthy lifestyle. JAMA Network Open, September 2022
Quote: “If you do not know how to ask the right question, you discover nothing.” ~ W. Edwards Deming

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Health Alert: Air Pollution Linked to Worse Outcomes for Stroke Survivors. Past research has established
a link between increased exposure to air pollution and an elevated risk for stroke. According to an analysis of
data from the UK Biobank study on middle-aged adults who experienced a first-time stroke, those living in
areas with higher levels of air pollution also had a greater chance of developing post-stroke cardiovascular
disease or even dying in the following decade. Neurology, September 2022
Diet: The Benefits of One Serving of Fermented Vegetables a Day. In a recent study that included 31
women, researchers found that consuming one serving of fermented vegetables a day for six weeks can lead to
positive improvements in gut biodiversity, as well as an increase in immune-boosting Faecalibacterium
prausnitzii bacteria and a reduction Ruminococcus torques bacteria, which can negatively affect the gut barrier.
PLOS ONE, October 2022
Exercise: The Effect of a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise. In an experiment that included 20 healthy adults,
researchers observed that a single session of aerobic exercise improved motor sequence learning. The findings
suggest that engaging in a short bout of aerobic exercise may help individuals learning activities like dancing or
playing the piano. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, January 2023
Chiropractic: Internal Hip Rotation Linked to Low Back Pain in Tennis Players. Examinations of 113 elite
male high school tennis players (35 of whom had low back pain) revealed an association between restricted
internal hip rotation range of motion and low back pain. The finding illustrates how abnormal movement in one
part of the body can affect an adjacent region. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to evaluate the whole patient
and not just focus on the area of chief complaint as issues elsewhere in the body may need to be addressed to
achieve a satisfactory outcome. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, August 2022
Mental Attitude: Nightmares in Middle- and Old-Age May Signal Dementia. Among a group of 3,200
adults in mid-life and old age, researchers observed that those who have nightmares on a weekly basis (or more
frequently) are four times more likely to experience cognitive decline in middle age and two times more likely
to develop dementia in their later years. eClinical Medicine, September 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Weight Loss and Knee Arthritis. A study that included over 9,000 middle-aged and
older adults found that losing excess weight not only reduces the risk for developing knee arthritis, but it can
also slow the progression of individuals who have already developed the condition.
Arthritis & Rheumatology, September 2022
Quote: “The surest way to fail is not to determine to succeed.” ~ Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Health Alert: Many Atrial Fibrillation Patients Have Sleep Apnea. Past research has identified sleep apnea
as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but how common is sleep apnea in atrial fibrillation patients? In a recent
study, 185 atrial fibrillation patients completed sleep apnea testing and 93% tested positive for the condition—
52.3% primary sleep apnea, 44.8% mixed apnea, and 2.9% pure central apnea. Because managing sleep apnea
can slow atrial fibrillation progression, the finding suggests screening atrial fibrillation patients for the sleep
disorder. American Journal of Cardiology, November 2022
Diet: Healthy Food Labeling. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that salmon can’t be labeled as
a “healthy” food under current federal regulations due to it high levels of fat, but that may soon change. A
proposed FDA rule will allow foods that are part of a healthy diet pattern (fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and
lean proteins) to be labeled as healthy provided they are also low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Food and Drug Administration, September 2022
Exercise: Walk in Nature. Among a group of 37 adults under treatment for major depressive disorder, those
who walked for an hour in a natural setting experienced a greater reduction in negative emotions than
participants who strolled in an urban environment. Journal of Affective Disorders, December 2022
Chiropractic: Spinal Manipulation Reduces the Odds of Receiving a Benzodiazepine Prescription. An
analysis of electronic health record data of 9,206 patients with radicular low back pain revealed that those who
received chiropractic care for their condition were significantly less likely to be prescribed benzodiazepine—a
drug commonly used to manage the radicular low back pain—during the following year. BMJ Open, June 2022
Mental Attitude: Fermented Soybeans May Lower Dementia Risk. While a recent study that looked at diet
and health data concerning nearly 40,000 Japanese adults showed no association between total soy intake and
dementia risk, researchers did observe that a high intake of the fermented soybean food product known as natto
is linked to a 22% lower risk for dementia. European Journal of Nutrition, December 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Helping Your Overweight Child Lose Weight. To help an overweight or obese child
lose weight, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders recommends looking for the
following characteristics in a weight-management program: has many experts on staff, such as doctors,
psychologists, and dietitians; monitors a child’s health and weight before and during the program; offers
different options based on a child’s age and abilities; and offers after-program resources to help maintain a
healthy weight. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders, September 2022
Quote: “It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.” ~ James Mackintosh

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Health Alert: DRF May Signal Future Cognitive Issues. According to a study that compared the long-term
outcomes of 1,046 seniors with a history of distal radius fracture (DRF) and 1,044 without a history of DRF,
such a fracture is associated with a 56% increased risk for cognitive decline. The researchers conclude that extra
attention should be paid to the cognitive health of older adults who sustain a DRF.
Osteoporosis International, November 2022
Diet: Mom’s Ultra-Processed Food Intake May Affect Her Child… An analysis of data on nearly 20,000
mother-child pairs revealed that a high maternal intake of ultra-processed foods during pregnancy is linked to a
26% increased risk for childhood obesity in her offspring. BMJ, October 2022
Exercise: Active Kids More Likely to Be Active Adults. Following an analysis of data from the Childhood
Determinants of Adult Health study, researchers report that children who exercise, play sports, and maintain a
healthy weight in childhood and adolescence are more likely to have above-average fitness as adults than their
peers who are less active growing up. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, November 2022
Chiropractic: Manual Therapy Before Exercise for Chronic Neck Pain? In a study that included 58 chronic
neck pain patients with mobility deficits in the upper cervical spine, researchers found that mobility of the upper
cervical region should be restored using manual therapies before the introduction of stabilization exercises to
strengthen the deep cervical spine flexor musculature. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the application of
manual therapies and routinely use them in conjunction with specific exercises in the management of conditions
like chronic neck pain. Life (Basel, Switzerland), May 2022
Mental Attitude: Suicide Rates Increased in 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports
that the suicide rate in the United States increased in 2021 much as it had between 2000 and 2018, despite a
drop in 2019 and 2020. Mental health experts hope the national rollout of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline can
help reverse course. Vital Statistics Rapid Release, September 2022
Wellness/Prevention: Tackling Itchy Skin. The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following tips
to relieve itchy skin: apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the itchy area for five to ten minutes or until the itch
stops; take an oatmeal bath to help provide relief; use skin moisturizers that contain no additives, fragrances, or
perfumes; apply topical anesthetics that contain pramoxine; apply cooling agents such as menthol or calamine
or refrigerate your moisturizer to help achieve a cooling effect; and avoid scratching as it can irritate your skin
and lead to infection. American Academy of Dermatology, October 2022
Quote: “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” ~ Stephen Covey

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