Health Alert: Kidney Stones May Signal Elevated Heart Attack Risk. Using data from the National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that patients with a history of kidney stones had 88%
higher odds of reporting a prior myocardial infarction than adults without kidney stones. The finding suggests
the two conditions may share overlapping risk factors, and individuals with kidney stones may benefit from a
comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment. PLoS One, September 2025
Diet: The Brain May Be Responsible for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension. McGill University researchers
have observed that a high-salt diet may activate immune cells in the brain, triggering inflammation and the
release of vasopressin, a hormone linked to increased blood pressure. It’s hoped this finding could shed light on
why nearly a third of patients with high blood pressure do not respond to standard treatment approaches.
Neuron, August 2025
Exercise: Spreading Out Exercise May Benefit Blood Sugar Management. A literature review that included
27 systematic reviews found that breaking up physical activity into short sessions (less than 10 minutes)
multiple times a day may be more effective for acute glycemic control than a single continuous exercise session
each day. Journal of Sport and Health Science, September 2025
Chiropractic: Why Some Older Adults Respond More Slowly to Chiropractic Care. While chiropractic
care can effectively manage many musculoskeletal disorders—including low back pain—some older patients
recover more slowly than others. A recent study found that age itself is not a determining factor; rather, older
adults are more likely to present with characteristics linked to delayed recovery, such as higher baseline
disability, musculoskeletal comorbidities, poorer self-rated health, and depression.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, July 2025
Mental Attitude: College Students with Autism at Greater Risk for Mood Disorders. The transition to
college life may take a greater mental toll on students with autism spectrum disorder. A recent study found that
autistic students are nearly seven times more likely to report anxiety and six times more likely to experience
depression than their neurotypical peers. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, August 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Key Strategies for Well-Being in Young Adults. A study that pooled datasets from the
United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand found that poor sleep quality may be the biggest predictor of
well-being among young adults, followed by adequate fruit and vegetable intake and regular exercise.
PLOS One, September 2025
Quote: “Attitude determines the altitude of life.” ~ Edwin Louis Cole

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