Health Alert: Congenital Heart Issues and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Using data from the National
Survey of Children’s Health, researchers report that children with a congenital heart disorder are at elevated risk
for neurodevelopmental disorders, including difficulties with speech and language. While a causal mechanism
has not been established, the findings suggest that kids with congenital heart disorders should be monitored for
potential neurodevelopmental issues. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, April 2024
Diet: Avoid Caffeine and Big Meals Before Bedtime. Baylor College of Medicine notes that drinking caffeine
before bed can significantly delay the time it takes to fall asleep, while high-calorie meals in the late evening
can redirect blood from the brain to the gut to aid digestion, altering sleep cycles.
Baylor College of Medicine, May 2024
Exercise: Fitness Benefits Cancer Survivors. Following an analysis of data from the Korean National Health
Insurance Service, researchers report that individuals who increase their physical activity levels (or remain
active) following cancer diagnosis can reduce their risk for ischemic stroke in the following four years by about
15%. Unfortunately, the majority of sedentary cancer patients remain physically inactive after their diagnosis.
Cancer, May 2024
Chiropractic: Rotator Cuff Injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 24 studies concluded
that the combination of manual therapy and specific exercises can improve pain and function in patients with a
rotator cuff injury. Doctors of chiropractic often employ manual therapies and exercises as part of a multimodal
approach to address musculoskeletal disorders, including shoulder injuries. Biomed Reports, April 2024
Mental Attitude: One-in-Ten Kids Has ADHD? It’s estimated that 6.5 million children in the United States
currently have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with the majority exhibiting moderate-to-severe
symptoms. However, 44% have not received any treatment for ADHD of any kind in the previous year and a
third has never undergone any ADHD-specific care.
Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, May 2024
Wellness/Prevention: A Matcha Mouthwash Might Fight Gum Disease. A recent experiment revealed that
using mouthwash twice a day that contains matcha green tea can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas
gingivalis, a bacteria linked to gum disease. Microbiology Spectrum, May 2024
Quote: “Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.” ~ Anne Frank

I found that Dr. Joe Megna is one of the best chiropractors I have found in the Rio Vista region.