Health Alert: A-Fib May Be More Common Than Thought. Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart
rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. According to a
recent study by University of California, San Francisco researchers, the condition may affect three times more
people than current estimates—10.5 million American adults vs. 3.3 million American adults—due to factors
like the aging of the population and the increased incidence of high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, September 2024
Diet: Try Beans. Beans are a plant-based protein source that contain fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium,
zinc, phosphorus, thiamine, and antioxidants. Healthday, September 2024
Exercise: Endurance Exercise Burns Fat, Even in Absence of Weight Loss. In a recent study, researchers
observed that middle aged men who engaged in high-volume endurance exercise—such as cycling more than
700 miles a week—lost a significant percentage of their body fat and experienced improvements in several key
markers of metabolic health. However, gains in lean muscle appear to have offset much of this weight loss. The
findings highlight the importance of looking at the overall health picture and not just focusing on the scale to
determine one’s progress to a healthier lifestyle.
American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, September 2024
Chiropractic: Benefits of Manual Therapies in Managing Lumbar Disk Herniation. While studies on the
effect of manual therapies for musculoskeletal conditions typically focus on outcomes related to pain, disability,
or function, a recent study that included 32 lumbar disk herniation patients noted manual therapies may also
provide benefits with respect to reduced catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression, and increased
quality of life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, September 2024
Mental Attitude: Many Children Have No Friends. According to a recent poll conducted by University of
Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, about 1 in 5 parents of kids aged 6 to 12 years report their child
has few-to-no friends. University of Michigan Health, September 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Blood Test Could Identify Future Lung Trouble. Researchers have identified 32
specific blood proteins that are associated with an elevated risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and other severe lung conditions. It’s hoped such a blood test could identify individuals in the early
course of such diseases when timely treatment may reduce their risk for poor outcomes.
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, September 2024
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