Health Alert: 9/11 Responders May Face Greater Risk for Dementia. New research suggests that
individuals exposed to higher levels of toxic dust during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade
Center site following the September 11 attacks have an elevated risk for early-onset dementia when compared
with their peers with no exposure or who wore effective personal protective equipment.
JAMA Network Open, June 2024
Diet: Healthy Eating Makes Teens Happier. Using data from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children
study, researchers report that eating breakfast and fruit and vegetables daily are both associated with a greater
sense of life satisfaction in adolescents.
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, May 2024
Exercise: Sit Less to Reduce Back Pain Risk. An analysis of data from the UK Biobank study revealed that
for each hour of sedentary behavior per day that an individual exchanges for physical activity, their risk for low
back pain falls by up to 8%. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, April 2024
Chiropractic: Trigger Points and Tension-Type Headache. A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable
spot found in skeletal muscle that is associated with chronic pain conditions. In a recent experiment that
included 32 tension-type headache patients, researchers observed that addressing trigger points in the head and
neck muscles resulted in a significant decline in headache intensity. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to
recognize and resolve trigger points when managing musculoskeletal conditions, including tension-type
headaches. Journal of Personalized Medicine, March 2024
Mental Attitude: Excessive Social Media Use Can Take a Toll on Mental Health. Questionnaires completed
by 600 medical school students revealed an association between using social media for five or more hours a day
and an elevated risk for anxiety, sadness, and stress.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion, April 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Summertime Skin Protection Tips for Parents. To best protect a child’s skin this
summer, pediatric dermatologist Dr. Jayden Galamgam recommends avoiding insect-heavy areas; dressing your
child in protective clothing; using appropriate insect repellents; properly cleaning minor scrapes and cuts; using
a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least 30 SPF); minimizing sun exposure during peak hours; and in the event of
sunburn, use a cool compress, calamine lotion, and aloe vera-based gels.
Pediatric Dermatology, February 2024
Quote: “No one wants to quit when he’s losing and no one wants to quit when he’s winning.” ~ Richard Petty

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