Health Alert: Household Mold Can Trigger Lung Disease. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immunemediated
inflammatory lung disease caused by repeated inhalation of environmental antigens. In a review of
231 cases, 23% were linked to household mold exposure—often associated with water damage in bathrooms
and air conditioning units—and patients experienced noticeable improvements in lung function once the mold
source was addressed. PLOS One, July 2025
Diet: Global Fruit and Veggie Intake Still Low… Despite increases in global per capita consumption of fruit
and vegetables since 1990, inadequate produce intake continues to fall below recommended levels and
contributes to roughly 2.5 million deaths each year, mostly from cardiovascular disease.
BMC Medicine, August 2025
Exercise: Walk 7,000 Steps a Day. Following an analysis of data from 57 studies, researchers from University
of Sydney report that averaging 7,000 steps a day is associated with a 47% reduced risk of premature death, as
well as significant reductions in the risk of dementia, depression, and cardiovascular disease.
The Lancet Public Health, July 2025
Chiropractic: Hamstring Tightness and Low Back Pain. Hamstring tightness and its effect on lumbopelvic
alignment are often observed in patients with low back pain. A recent study of 100 young adults with low back
pain and hamstring tightness reported that applying manual traction to the leg throughout its range of motion
produced significant improvements in pain and mobility within just three treatments. Doctors of chiropractic are
well-versed in a variety of hands-on techniques for managing musculoskeletal disorders, including low back
pain associated with hamstring tightness. Cureus, March 2025
Mental Attitude: Widowhood Loneliness Persists Despite Adult Children. A study that monitored 5,600
older adults over several years found that losing a spouse is associated with elevated levels of social and
emotional loneliness that can continue for nearly a decade, even if adult children are highly involved in their
lives. Aging & Mental Health, July 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Four Tools for a Sharper Brain. Some degree of cognitive decline is often expected
with age; however, research suggests it may not be entirely beyond our control. In a study of more than 2,100
older adults, participants who regularly exercised, ate a healthy diet, stayed socially connected, and engaged in
brain training showed improvements on cognitive tests consistent with a younger brain age compared to their
baseline results. Journal of the American Medical Association, July 2025
Quote: “Like what you do, and then you will do your best.” ~ Katherine Johnson

I found that Dr. Joe Megna is one of the best chiropractors I have found in the Rio Vista region.