Health Alert: Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Disease. Following an analysis of data concerning more than
500,000 adults, researchers report that individuals with a history of sleep apnea have a 35% increased risk for
coronary artery disease. MedRxiv, November 2023
Diet: Can Broccoli Sprouts Protect Against IBD? In a recent experiment, researchers found that mice with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) given a supplement of broccoli sprouts along with their normal diet
experienced more mild disease symptoms and developed a healthier gut bacteria population.
mSystems, November 2023
Exercise: Fitness Can Help Mitigate Anxiety-Related Low Back Pain Risk. Past research has identified
anxiety as a risk factor for low back pain. According to a recent study that included more than 13,000 adults,
researchers observed that those with self-reported anxiety and high cardiorespiratory fitness levels are nearly
four times less likely to develop low back pain in the following five years than those with anxiety and low
fitness. Journal of Sports Science, June 2023
Chiropractic: Hamstring Tightness Linked to Neck and Low Back Pain. Examinations of 104 adults under
40 years of age revealed that nearly three-quarters of those with either chronic neck or low back pain reported
tight hamstrings in one or both legs. The authors note that hamstring tightness can affect the biomechanics of
the spine, increasing the risk for disorders such as low back pain and neck pain.
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, August 2023
Mental Attitude: Biological Age May Affect Risk and Dementia. Using data from the UK Biobank study,
researchers report that individuals whose blood lipid levels, blood pressure, and pulmonary function resemble
those of someone more than five years older than them are 40% more likely to develop vascular dementia or
stroke than their peers with a biological age closer to their actual age.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, November 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Pill-Sized Device Can Track Breathing and Heart Rate. Scientists from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a “technopill” that when swallowed, can monitor an
individual’s breathing and cardiac function with high accuracy until it’s excreted a few days later. It’s hoped
such a device can provide doctors with a non-invasive tool for collecting real-time information on patient
health. Cell Press, November 2023
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