Health Alert: Tips for Safe Sauna Use for Seniors. Before using a sauna, experts recommend that older
adults consult their healthcare provider, as certain health conditions and medications can increase sensitivity to
heat and raise the risk of heat stroke. It’s also important to stay properly hydrated and avoid prolonged use
(more than 15 minutes) or extreme temperatures. BMJ Case Reports, January 2025
Diet: An Easier Approach for Long-Term Weight Loss? Dietary changes that involve drastic calorie
reduction can result in hormonal adaptations that can make it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. To give
yourself a better chance, experts recommend reducing daily calorie intake by just 100-200 calories, which can
lead to gradual and sustainable weight loss. The Conversation, January 2025
Exercise: Exercisers Are Less Likely to Die from Cancer. According to a study that looked at the outcomes
of more than 28,000 stage 1 cancer patients, a history of regular physical activity, even just an hour a week, can
reduce the risk of progression by 16% and death from cancer by 33%, while engaging in higher levels of
exercise can reduce the risk for progression and cancer mortality by 27% and 47%, respectively.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2025
Chiropractic: Insufficient Sleep Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Using data from the National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that short sleepers (less than seven hours a night)
have a 61.1% increased risk for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Frontiers in Medicine (Lausanne), September 2024
Mental Attitude: Peer Pressure Influences Older Adult Alcohol Consumption. Following an analysis of
data from the Framingham Heart Study, researchers have found that older adults’ alcohol consumption mirrors
the drinking habits of their social connections over time. The findings suggest that seniors looking to reduce
their alcohol intake could benefit from spending more time with friends who don’t drink alcohol.
Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, January 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Breathing Training Help Intensive Care Patients Recover. Intensive care unitacquired
weakness syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by widespread muscle weakness and
functional impairment that develops in critically ill patients due to prolonged immobilization, systemic
inflammation, and critical illness-related neuropathy or myopathy. A recent study found that adding inspiratory
muscle training to traditional physical therapy led to better functional outcomes for patients with intensive care
unit-acquired weakness syndrome. Irish Journal of Medical Science, February 2025
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