Health Alert: Fentanyl Presence Has Skyrocketed Since 2017. In 2023, law enforcement officers in the
United States seized more than 115 million fentanyl pills, a dramatic increase from fewer than 50,000 pills
seized as recently as 2017. Health officials note that fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and poses a
significant overdose risk for users. International Journal of Drug Policy, May 2024
Diet: Dried Fruit May Lower Risk for Ulcerative Colitis. According to a recent study, a high intake of dried
fruit is associated with a nearly 50% reduced risk for ulcerative colitis. However, the researchers were unable to
detect similar benefits from a high intake of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, or cereals.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2024
Exercise: Seniors with High Blood Pressure Should Exercise in the Evening. In a recent experiment that
included 23 hypertensive older adults, researchers observed that those who engaged in aerobic exercise in the
evening experienced better improvements in blood pressure control than those who worked out in the morning.
Journal of Physiology, May 2024
Chiropractic: Nonpharmacological Treatment for Cervicogenic Headaches. Cervicogenic headaches are
secondary headaches caused by dysfunction in the neck. A systematic review that included eight studies
concluded that manual therapies and therapeutic exercises are effective interventions for managing cervicogenic
headaches. Doctors of chiropractic routinely adopt a multimodal approach when treating patients with
cervicogenic headaches that involves one or more manual therapies and at-home neck-specific exercises.
Cureus, March 2024
Mental Attitude: Recent Release from Jail Elevates Suicide Risk. An analysis of data concerning nearly 7.1
million adults revealed that former inmates are at a nine-fold increased risk for suicide in the year following
their incarceration, and these individuals account for nearly 20% of adult suicide deaths.
JAMA Network Open, May 2024
Wellness/Prevention: Food Choices Can Affect Susceptibility to Infectious Disease. Using data from the
UK Biobank study, researchers report that a high intake of red and processed meat is linked to an increased risk
for infectious disease. On the other hand, the data indicate that a diet rich in fish, cheese, fruit, and vegetables is
associated with a lower risk for infection. Journal of Biomedical Research, May 2024
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