Health Alert: Air Travel Noise May Affect the Heart. According to a recent study that looked at the
cardiovascular health of residents throughout the United Kingdom, those living near airports were more likely
to have thicker and stiffer heart muscles, which can quadruple the risk for heart attack, stroke, and irregular
heart rhythms. The authors believe the primary driver of increased cardiovascular risks for individuals living
near airports is prolonged exposure to noise from aircraft as they take off, land, and pass overhead.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, January 2025
Diet: Best Time to Intermittent Fast for Weight Loss? Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy that alternates
between periods of eating and fasting, typically within a structured time frame each day or week. A recent study
found that not eating between 9am and 5pm led to greater reductions in total weight loss, fat loss around the
mid-section, and glucose regulation than other eight-hour fasting windows. Nature Medicine, January 2025
Exercise: Teens Who Move More Have Better Body Composition. An assessment of 309 adolescents found
that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week were associated with a lower body mass
index, reduced central obesity, and less visceral fat—factors that contribute to a healthier adulthood.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, February 2025
Chiropractic: Lower Limb Malalignment Linked to Low Back Pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis
that included thirteen studies concluded that lower extremity misalignments such as foot pronation, hip internal
rotation, and knee internal rotation are associated with an elevated risk for low back pain. Doctors of
chiropractic often assess the alignment of the lower extremities when examining a patient with low back pain as
addressing these issues may be necessary to effectively reduce the patient’s low back pain and disability.
PLoS One, October 2024
Mental Attitude: Volunteer Work Can Reduce Depression Risk in Seniors. New research suggests that
older adults who regularly engage in volunteer activities are 43% less likely to report depression, especially
those who are newly retired and experiencing difficulties adjusting to their new lifestyle.
Journal of American Geriatrics Society, January 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Loneliness and Social Isolation Can Lead to Poor Health. An analysis of blood
samples collected from more than 42,000 adults revealed an association between social isolation/loneliness and
proteins that have been linked to stress regulation, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and
cancer progression. Nature Human Behavior, January 2025
Quote: “Life is something that happens to you while you’re making other plans.” ~ Margaret Millar

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