Health Alert: Cleaning Chemical Linked to Liver Scarring. Tetrachloroethylene is a colorless, nonflammable
chemical solvent commonly used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing that can enter the body through inhalation or
contaminated drinking water. A recent study found that people with detectable levels of this chemical in their blood
had a three-fold higher risk of significant liver scarring. The finding helps explain how liver disease can develop
even in individuals without traditional risk factors such as heavy alcohol use or metabolic disorders.
Liver International, October 2025
Diet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Have Role in Early Schizophrenia Treatment. Schizophrenia is a serious
mental health condition that can cause symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and
reduced emotional expression, often beginning in early adulthood. A meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that
while omega-3 fatty acid supplements show limited benefits for schizophrenia overall, they may help reduce
symptom severity in patients experiencing their first episode of the disorder, particularly with longer-term treatment.
BMC Psychiatry, November 2025
Exercise: Patients with Chronic Conditions Move Less. An analysis of data from nearly 60,000 adults found that
individuals with a single chronic condition (such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia) took about 340 fewer
steps per day than those with no chronic conditions, while those with multiple conditions walked nearly 480 fewer
steps daily. The results are especially worrisome because many people with chronic conditions fail to reach
recommended physical-activity levels, and lower total daily steps have been associated with worse health outcomes
in this population. JMA Journal, October 2025
Chiropractic: Conservative Care for Temporomandibular Disorders. For patients with temporomandibular
disorders, a meta-analysis of data from ten clinical trials found that adding manual therapies—such as those provided
by chiropractors—to a conservative, multimodal treatment plan is associated with improvements in jaw pain and
maximal mouth opening. Cureus, September 2025
Mental Attitude: A Dark Side to Fitness and Diet Apps. Several studies have found that fitness and diet apps can
help to encourage a healthier lifestyle, but a recent study found that there is a tipping point when excessive reminders
and strict limits can make it more difficult for users to succeed, leading to shame, disappointment, and demotivation.
British Journal of Health Psychology, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Sobering Stats on Hip Fractures. Among 1,233 older adults followed for 20 years, 236
sustained a hip fracture, and 27% died within a year of their injury. The findings underscore the urgent need for
strategies that both prevent falls and improve long-term outcomes after serious fractures.
Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, November 2025
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Health Alert: Lung Cancer Risk Nearly Tripled in 9/11 Responders. Researchers from Stony Brook University
monitored the health of more than 12,000 emergency responders who worked at the World Trade Center site
following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and identified an association between severe exposure to toxic dust and fumes
and a nearly three-fold elevated risk of lung cancer in following decades. JAMA Network Open, October 2025
Diet: Keto Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline. A characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease is impaired glucose
metabolism in the brain, which undermines memory, learning, and overall cognitive performance. In a recent animal
study, researchers found that placing mice genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s on a ketogenic diet—a high-fat,
very low-carbohydrate eating pattern that shifts the body into ketosis—allowed the brain to use ketones as an
alternative fuel source. This metabolic shift appeared to support brain energy needs and may help delay or even
prevent the development of the neurodegenerative condition. Journal of Neurochemistry, August 2025
Exercise: Breathing Exercise Improves Quality of Life in MS Patients. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition in
which the immune system mistakenly attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, disrupting the signals that control
breathing muscles like the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. This can lead to reduced breathing efficiency and
fatigue. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 clinical trials found that respiratory muscle training improved
inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength and significantly reduced fatigue in people with MS.
Frontiers in Neurology, October 2025
Chiropractic: Lifestyle Habits Linked to Low Back Pain. While we normally think of poor posture or improper
lifting technique as risk factors for low back pain, lifestyle choices can also set the stage for the condition. In a recent
study, researchers found that smoking, alcohol consumption, high body mass index, and dyslipidemia are
significantly associated with low back pain, while smoking and physical inactivity are linked to more severe pain
and a greater likelihood of progressing to chronic low back pain. PLoS One, July 2025
Mental Attitude: Social Media Use May Hinder Tween Cognitive Development. University of California, San
Francisco researchers report that children aged 9 to 13 years who spent an hour or more a day on social media
achieved lower scores on reading, memory, and language assessments two years later than their peers who seldom or
never engage in social media. The findings support limiting screen time use during key times of brain development.
Journal of the American Medical Association, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Infrared Sauna May Help Athletes Recover Faster. In a recent experiment, researchers
found that athletes who use an infrared sauna after training sessions experienced less muscle soreness, better jump
performance, and improved sprint speed when compared with teammates who refrained from sauna use.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, March 2025
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Health Alert: Antibiotic Resistance Rising Fast. The World Health Organization reports that antibiotic-resistant
infections are increasing by roughly 15% each year, and that 1 in 6 infections—including urinary tract infections,
gonorrhea, and E. coli—no longer respond to commonly used antibiotics. These findings underscore the need for
more responsible antibiotic use and greater investment in developing new treatment strategies for drug-resistant
bacterial infections. World Health Organization, October 2025
Diet: New Dietary Guidelines for Chronic Constipation. The first comprehensive, evidence-based dietary
guidelines for adults with chronic constipation recommend several foods and nutrition strategies shown to help
manage the condition: kiwifruit, rye bread, mineral-rich water, psyllium, select probiotic strains, and magnesium
oxide. Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, October 2025
Exercise: Sit 30 Minutes Less Each Day. University of Turku researchers report that exchanging 30 minutes of
sitting time each day—even if it means standing while performing a simple task like talking on the phone—can
provide measurable improvements in metabolic health that are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular
disease and type 2 diabetes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, October 2025
Chiropractic: Tight Hamstrings Can Contribute to Lower Limb Radicular Pain. Examinations of 30 young
adults, half with lumbar radiculopathy, revealed an association between lower limb radicular pain and hamstring
tightness—even on the asymptomatic side. The findings suggest that healthcare providers should assess hamstring
function in patients presenting with radiculopathy, as interventions to address hamstring tightness may be necessary
to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Journal of Human Kinetics, May 2025
Mental Attitude: Dementia Linked to Impaired Brain Waste Clearance. Using data from the UK Biobank study,
researchers found that brain imaging markers consistent with glymphatic dysfunction—such as altered water
movement along glymphatic pathways, enlarged choroid plexus, and changes in cerebrospinal fluid flow velocity—
were predictive of dementia diagnosis within the following decade. The findings suggest that adopting lifestyle
habits that support cardiometabolic health may enhance the brain’s waste-clearance system and potentially reduce
dementia risk. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: New Cell Discovery Could Change Type 1 Diabetes Treatment. Scientists from Scripps
Research have identified a population of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells that help shield pancreatic beta cells
from immune system attacks. The discovery could pave the way for new prevention and treatment strategies for type
1 diabetes, a condition driven by an aggressive immune response targeting insulin-producing cells.
Cell Reports, October 2025
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Health Alert: Half a Billion Women Under 50 Will Have Musculoskeletal Pain by 2050! An analysis of Global
Burden of Disease data found that the number of women under age 50 affected by musculoskeletal disorders—
including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, and gout—increased from about 245 million
in 1990 to roughly 401 million in 2021. If current trends continue, the authors estimate that approximately half a
billion women under 50 will be living with musculoskeletal disorders by 2050. Scientific Reports, October 2025
Diet: Why Magnesium Matters… Magnesium is a mineral that supports muscle and nerve function, energy
production, and cardiac health. When levels are low, an individual may experience symptoms such as muscle cramps
and twitching, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety or irritability, constipation, numbness or tingling, heart
palpitations, and difficulty concentrating. For most people, supplementation isn’t necessary, as adequate magnesium
can be obtained through a diet rich in nuts, whole grains, seafood, meat, legumes, and leafy greens.
The Conversation, October 2025
Exercise: Physical Activity’s Influence on Brain Health. New research suggests that higher physical fitness levels
are associated with stronger excitatory and inhibitory activity in the brain’s motor cortex—functions that play key
roles in learning and development. On the other hand, passive sedentary time, such as doom-scrolling or watching
videos, appears to have the opposite effect on cortical function. Neuroscience, September 2025
Chiropractic: Incorrect Beliefs About Low Back Pain Can Impede Recovery. Central sensitization is a state
where the nervous system becomes overly reactive, causing the body to amplify pain signals and feel pain more
easily than it should, which can hinder recovery from low back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. In a sample
of 119 chronic low back pain patients, questionnaires revealed that beliefs inconsistent with current evidence—such
as believing back pain means permanent damage, will inevitably worsen, makes movement unsafe, requires rest, or
leaves little chance of recovery—were associated with higher central sensitization scores, underscoring the
importance of patient education as part of a multimodal treatment approach. Physiotherapy, May 2025
Mental Attitude: Seniors Benefit from Helping Others. According to a recent study, helping friends with small
tasks, like running errands or providing rides to a doctor appointment, can help older adults feel happier and find
purpose. Research on Aging, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: New Vision Test for Toddlers. University of Waterloo has developed a simple shapematching
game called the Waterloo Differential Acuity Test that can assess vision in children as young as 18 months
old, which can assist in earlier diagnosis of vision problems such as amblyopia, farsightedness, and astigmatism than
current pediatric vision assessments. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, October 2025
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Health Alert: Neighborhood Design Can Influence Type 2 Diabetes Risk. Researchers from Florida Atlantic
University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine report that children residing in neighborhoods with limited
greenery, poor walkability, easily accessible processed food, and limited access to healthier fare may have an
elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings highlight the influence living spaces can have on public health.
Pediatric Research, October 2025
Diet: Supplement Could Support Long-Term Brain Health. In a recent animal study, researchers observed that a
supplement containing polyphenols, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids helped stave off age-related cognitive
decline in mice. The authors attribute these benefits to improved microbiome health and its downstream effects on
reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can contribute to neurodegeneration.
Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health, October 2025
Exercise: Just a Little Movement Can Pay Off the Next Day. According to a recent study that included more than
350 young adults, exchanging just 30 minutes of sedentary time with light activity—like walking or doing chores—
is sufficient to produce noticeably improvements in mood and vitality the following day.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, January 2026
Chiropractic: Low Back Pain Reduces Productivity. Among 411 academic and administrative employees at a
university, researchers found that although only 2.3% missed work because of low back pain, nearly 1 in 5 continued
working while in pain, which can hinder productivity. The authors suggest that workplace wellness initiatives could
help reduce the burden of low back pain among staff and, in turn, decrease presenteeism. Work, August 2025
Mental Attitude: Midlife Stress Linked to Dementia Risk. In a recent narrative review, researchers noted that
stress during midlife is associated with a higher risk of dementia decades later. The findings suggest that stressmanagement
strategies during this critical period may help reduce the risk of serious cognitive decline in older age.
Cureus, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Ever Heard of the Mycobiome? Several studies in recent years have underscored the
importance of the microbiome—the community of bacteria that live in the body and support overall health.
However, the body also maintains a potentially beneficial relationship with fungi residing in the gut, skin, lungs,
brain, and other tissues, collectively known as the mycobiome. Research on how to influence mycobiome
composition is ongoing, as imbalances can lead to an overgrowth of species such as Candida, which has been linked
to conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and vaginal yeast infections.
The Conversation, October 2025
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