Health Alert: Concussions May Raise Later Cardiovascular Risks. Examinations of 4,080 former
professional football players at midlife revealed that those with a history of concussion had an elevated risk for
both hypertension and high cholesterol, both of which are linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, May 2024
Diet: A Low-Calorie Keto Diet May Help Ease Acne. The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan
that aims to shift the body into a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. In a
recent weight loss study, researchers observed a reduction in acne among young women on a low-calorie
ketogenic diet. Lead author Dr. Luigi Barrea writes, “These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin
disease that affects most teenagers and many adults at some point in their lifetimes, causing distress,
embarrassment, anxiety, and low self-confidence among sufferers, robbing them of their quality of life.”
European Congress on Obesity, May 2024
Exercise: Is It Safe to Run Every Day? While the concept of running at least a mile a day is gaining
popularity, health experts caution runners the practice can result in overtraining, which can weaken the immune
system and increase the risk for injury. To reap the most benefit, recreational runners are encouraged to include
rest days in their training regimen. The Conversation, May 2024
Chiropractic: Manual Therapy vs. Oral Pain Medications for Neck Pain. A systematic review and metaanalysis
that included nine clinical trials found that manual therapy interventions are likely more effective than
oral pain medications for managing neck pain in both the short- and long-term, with a lower risk for adverse
events. Doctors of chiropractic are well-versed in the application of several manual therapies for addressing
neck pain. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, April 2024
Mental Attitude: Subtle Mental Decline Occurs Before Seniors Quit Driving. According to a recent study
that monitored 283 older adults for nearly six years, slight changes in memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities
often lead to the decision to stop driving an automobile, more so than advancing age or declining physical
function. Neurology, May 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Concussion May Have Long-Term Effect on Kids’ Wellbeing. Using data from the
2020 National Health Interview Survey, researchers report that children with a history of concussion have an
elevated risk for current depression, anxiety, and difficulty making friends. Brain Injury, July 2024
Quote: “True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.” ~ Ben Jonson

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