Health Alert: Millions of Diabetics Worldwide Not Receiving Treatment. An estimated 800 million
adults worldwide currently have type 2 diabetes. However, more than half are either unaware of their
condition or have been diagnosed but are not receiving adequate care. The study’s authors emphasize the
need for policies that promote healthier lifestyles, earlier diagnosis, and improved access to treatment.
The Lancet, October 2024
Diet: Food Choices Affect Heart Risks. A study comparing the diets and cardiovascular disease risk
scores of 213 working-age adults found that consuming more than 400 grams daily of fruits, vegetables,
and legumes is linked to a 53% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, November 2024
Exercise: Keep Tendons Strong. Tendons, the strong connective tissues that attach muscles to bones,
enable movement by transmitting muscle-generated force. To strengthen tendons and reduce injury risk,
experts recommend gradually increasing resistance, incorporating isometric holds, diversifying workouts,
and allowing adequate rest between sessions. The Conversation, November 2024
Chiropractic: Dynamic Seat Cushion Lowers Neck and Low Back Pain Risk in Office Workers. In a
study of 133 office workers at high risk for neck or low back pain, researchers found that those who used a
dynamic seat cushion—designed to encourage subtle movements that engage core muscles, reduce spinal
pressure, and improve posture—for six months were significantly less likely to report neck pain (15% vs.
65%) or back pain (10% vs. 59%) than those who used traditional office chairs.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, October 2024
Mental Attitude: Anxiety and Depression Rates Increasing. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reports that 18% of American adults now have an anxiety disorder, up from 15.6% in 2019.
Similarly, depression rates have risen from 18.5% to 21.4% over the same period.
National Health Statistics Reports, November 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Drowsy Driving Not Taken as Seriously as Drunk Driving. While drowsy
driving poses similar collision risks to drunk driving, the National Sleep Foundation reports that over half
of adults admit to driving while sleepy. National Sleep Foundation, October 2024
Quote: “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” ~ Thomas Carlyle
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Health Alert: One-in-Four Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding. Researchers from the University of
Virginia report that a quarter of new mothers fall asleep while breastfeeding their infants. These incidents
can significantly increase the risk of harm to the child if they occur on unsafe sleep surfaces, such as sofas
or soft beds. Pediatrics, November 2024
Diet: Fruit and Vegetables May Offer Mental Health Benefits. An analysis of data from four long-term
twin cohort studies found that a high intake of fruits and vegetables during midlife is linked to a reduced
risk of depression over the following five to eleven years. Scientific Reports, November 2024
Exercise: Exercise May Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart
rhythm disorder associated with stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. A study
involving over 6,000 adults found that engaging in 2.5 to 5 hours of exercise per week was associated with
a 60% lower risk of developing A-Fib. Cardiovascular Medicine, October 2024
Chiropractic: Neck Treatment Helps Musicians with Temporomandibular Disorders. A recent study
found that wind instrument musicians with temporomandibular disorders experienced significant
improvements in maximal mouth opening, jaw pain, and associated disability when posture training was
combined with manual therapies applied to the neck region.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, October 2024
Mental Attitude: Is Daytime Drowsiness Linked to Pre-Dementia? New research suggests that older
adults who experience daytime drowsiness and lack of motivation may have up to three times the risk of
developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a pre-dementia condition. The findings indicate that screening
for these symptoms, along with strategies to improve sleep quality, may help reduce the risk of cognitive
decline. Neurology, November 2024
Wellness/Prevention: New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke. Upcoming stroke prevention guidelines
will include sex-specific recommendations and emphasize healthy lifestyle traits, such as reducing
sedentary behaviors, exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol,
getting quality sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing blood pressure, blood sugar, and
cholesterol levels. Associated Press, October 2024
Quote: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney
I found that Dr. Joe Megna is one of the best chiropractors I have found in the Rio Vista region.